How to makeover your backyard for $3500

Turning your backyard into an entertainment zone can add tens of thousands to your property value.

But how do you get your backyard Spring ready without blowing your budget? The key is making simple strategic changes that make a big impact. Here’s what I achieved in one of my rental properties in just 1 day, with help from my trusty trade team.

 

This isn’t a huge yard, but some of the simple upgrades I’ve made here can be achieved in any garden or courtyard in just a day. Here’s the rundown on what I achieved with the help of just 2 carpenters, a painter and two general labourers.

SCOPE OF WORKS

  • Oiled the deck
  • Painted the back of the house
  • Spray painted mismatched colour bond fencing to match all sides
  • Installed a substantial timber retaining wall / garden beds with bench seating
  • Installed plants and herbs
  • Laid topsoil, new turf and pine wood chips
  • Installed garden art and outdoor styling

 

So often, we end up with fences that are mismatched, tired, or have a dated colour scheme that doesn’t match the vision we have for our homes. The solution isn’t a new fence, it’s your trusty spray gun. Spray painting your fences in the same neutral colour gives your garden a clean backdrop. Dark greys work well as a base that makes your plants and accessories pop.

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Spray paint your fences the same colour for continuity

Here, I’ve used the treated pine retaining wall to create a herb garden and built in seating. I’ve spray painted the garden art a poppy lime, to draw the eye to this fun focal point in the garden.

 

Whether your deck is brand new like mine, or years old and in need of a revamp, oiling your deck is the #1 thing you can do to breath life back into your entertaining space.

DECK OIL STEP BY STEP

  1. sand first with 240 grit sandpaper
  2. sweep all dust off
  3. apply 2 coats of Johnstone’s Deck Oil in Merbau
  4. Use paint brush for the edges and sheepskin roller for the remainder of the deck
  5. Allow to dry before styling with an outdoor rug, furnishings and potted plants
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A palm sander or belt sander is perfect for prepping your deck

 

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Johnstone’s Deck Oil is durable, fast drying and hard wearing

 

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Johnstone’s Deck Oil showcases the timber grain even on treated pine decks

 

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Create multiple spots to sit and relax in your outdoor space

 

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A Lilly Pilly hedge will grow to soften the fence line in your backyard

Love what you see here? Check out the whole range of Johnstone’s Professional Woodcare products here. I can’t wait to see what you do with your backyard and outdoor spaces this Spring!

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