As a home’s outdoor living space, the landscape of its backyard can accent, accommodate or enhance a variety of interests. Then how to make your backyard a recreational place?

While outdoor activities vary in space requirements, backyard areas range widely in size. First, assess the condition of such backyard to be landscaped. Examine the area power sweeper to determine what may or not be salvageable towards a landscape.

Second, survey how to balance the backyard. Weigh ornamental and vegetation implantation amid functionality. Draw a rough floor-like plan of areas within the yard. Continue this instrumental process until a workable and pleasing plan is made.

Third, design a landscape for the backyard. View each planned area of the backyard as if they were nature’s rooms within an open-like floor plan. Contemplate a moto mower theme of such live sources as ground cover, trees, shrubs and flowers. Gauge appropriately for adequate growth and activity space.

Fourth, lay out a foundation for the landscape. Plot out the backyard for landscaping. By way of stakes, string, tape measure and hammer, set up frame-like plots for the yard’s sections. And cultivate the earth to make its consistency workable. Apply and spread top soil to sections that are designated for lawn. Pour and heap potting soil onto those sectioned areas that will serve as planting beds for all other vegetation. Work this nutrient-rich soil into the earth of these bedding areas well.

Fifth, plant backyard beds. According to size, dig holes that will accommodate the root systems of selected trees, evergreens, shrubbery, perennials and annuals. Plant, then fertilize and water according to product directions.

Finally, thoroughly spread grass seed upon such areas. Water and feed in accordance to seed manufacturer’s instructions rotary tiller. Evenly spread a layer of beneficial mulch to planted beds. Then apply either beauty bark or ornamental rock upon the mulched areas. This dual process projects beauty, as it retains essential moisture.