How to Create a Magical Land in the Backyard

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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One of the joys of home ownership is the backyard that goes with it. Here you are free to express your true self and create your own magical land full of flowers, waterfalls, painted rocks and whatever else you enjoy.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Step1

Use your imagination. Instead of just a flower garden, design a place to enjoy the smell and look of the flowers. Use fragrant flowers such as roses. Rose bushes that bloom each month spice up any backyard.

Step2

Build a deck or patio. Furnish it with attractive patio furniture and add some creative ideas of your own, such as exotic plants like cacti.

Step3

Buy a gas grill for outdoor cooking in your magical land. Grill steaks, chops, hamburgers and hot dogs and enjoy more time outdoors.

Step4

Set up badminton or volleyball in your backyard. Why go to the gym when you can create your own outdoor wonderland with activities you and your whole family can enjoy.

Step5

Decorate your magical land. Add planters of different sizes to your deck or choose hanging planters. Try a porch swing for two so you can just relax. Listen to the wind chimes you hang from the eaves for a remarkable experience.

Step6

Invite non-human friends to your magical land. Create a safe haven for the birds to play by placing bird feeders and birdbaths in your backyard and watch the wildlife play.

Step7

Build a gazebo in the backyard for your own personal retreat. Use this space to get away from it all and enjoy the magical land that you created.