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different areas. You can also install
awnings in different areas. If you opt
to put trees around your yard to get
shade, figure out the type of trees
you want, how they will do in your
location and don't forget to consider
growth and how they will look a few
years down the road.

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and comfort as anything you would
have inside your home.
7. LANDSCAPING
When you're planning out how you
want your yard to look, you need to
carefully design the landscaping. If
you don't know how you want to set
up your yard or how to best use the
space, you may hire someone to take
care of the design part of the process.
You may want to make your yard
resemble a favourite vacation spot,
but before you can put the plants
in your backyard, you need to make
sure they will survive in your location.
Make sure to check your budget as
some plants can be rather pricey
and you want to make sure to have
enough money to finish your project.
8. PLAN OUTDOOR LIGHTING
To enjoy your backyard getaway
after the sunsets, include outdoor
lighting. At its most basic, this
consists of porch lights that illuminate access to the house and provide
ambient lighting. For the dining
and conversation areas, candlelight,
wall-mount downlights or dimmable
electric lamps create a relaxed
mood. Steps and walkways should
be illuminated for safety. You can
also use solar-powered accent lights
or low-voltage lights to add drama
and interest to the landscape and to
highlight paths.
9. DON'T FORGET PRIVACY
If you have neighbours that are
nearby, you might not want them
peeking into your yard at all times.
Figure out how you can design your
landscaping in a way that you have
little nooks where people won't be
able to see you. You might create a
meditation area or just a place to sit
and read your favourite books without
anyone being able to watch. You may
also want to think about a privacy
fence designed to fit in with your yard.
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