If you have a small backyard, it can feel like all you have is wasted space. But don’t despair! With these simple tips and tricks, your small backyard can be transformed into an oasis with plenty of room to entertain friends or just relax in peace and quiet.

Create an outdoor living space.

• Create an outdoor living space.

If you want to make the most of your small backyard, consider creating an outdoor living space where you can relax and enjoy nature with friends and family. You can use a patio, deck or porch as a base for this area–or even just part of it–and add furniture and decorations that make it feel like home. If possible, consider adding an outdoor kitchen so that guests can prepare food while they’re outside enjoying themselves!

Plant a garden.

Plant a garden. A small backyard can be transformed into a beautiful and useful space by planting a garden. Your options are limited only by your imagination, but here are some tips:

• Use plants that are native to your area. If you live in the Midwest or Northeast, choose plants that thrive in those climates (like maples and hickory trees). If you live in Florida or California, look for drought-resistant plants like citrus trees instead of deciduous ones like oak trees–and consider growing them in containers so they’re easier to move indoors during winter months!
• Plant food crops, herbs and fruit trees as well as flowers for color and fragrance; perennials provide year-round interest

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