A couple of chairs, a small vegetable garden, a picket fence, and perhaps a barbecue. This is how most Australian backyards look like but that doesn?t mean that your backyard should be equally uniform and dull. There are numerous additions to the backyard that can add a touch of luxury to it and the best thing is you won?t have to spend a lot of money. In backyard design, creativity precedes funding, so you will have no trouble sprucing up your garden to look luxurious with the help of these 6 simple methods.
Brighten Up
No garden can be labelled as opulent if it doesn?t feature some sort of lighting. A single light bulb protruding from the back wall of the house is not sufficient to light the entire patio. You need to prolong the time that it is comfortable enough to spend time outside deep into the night. That is why the backyard needs a lighting system of its own. The best solution is lamp posts placed in every corner of the garden that will establish a perimeter. They will prove to be an excellent security measure as well since they act as a deterrent to potential burglars. Finally, they will draw away from the house those pesky insects no part of Australia lacks in.

Building a Patio
Your backyard will need a pivotal spot where social activity is going to take place. The perfect location for this is the patio area near the house. You can place a garden set consisting of a table and several chairs here, so it is possible to dine outside. The biggest advantage of this ar...