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10 Cheap Landscaping Ideas That Looks Expensive

Here are the best and cheapest landscaping ideas that will look expensive in your front yard and backyard if you set them right.

For me, a clean and tidy space glows a classy look. You do not have to spend too much on the design if you think a bit more creatively.

However, a few maintenance works may be required to keep the yard in shape. Do not worry, I will point those out.

So here are those budget-friendly landscaping ideas.

1. Use Trees as Decoration

tree ideas front yard
Les HutchinsCC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Plant a big tree in your front yard and decorate it with flowers circularly to hide the messy roots.

Clean the lawn on a weekly basis to make the design glow.

Once in a while clean the dirt buildup near the roots. That is it.

2. Build a Wooden Walkway

woode walkway ieas
Dat dorisCC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Hire someone to build this design for you.

Yes, it will take a good effort to set up but when it is done, it will look expensive as you can see.

Just arrange some woods and set them up as shown in the picture to make a walkway and then your yard will shine.

3. Set Up a Vegetable Garden

Vegetables
Roger McLachlan / Vegetables at Inverewe Gardens

This one is for your backyard. A small vegetable garden with flowers will cost you a tiny amount of money.

But maintaining it will take a good amount of your time and energy.

This design is efficient and will reduce your boredom in the house (talking from my personal experience).

4. Build a Water Feature

water feature ideas
ThelmadatterCC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

In the middle of your yard build a water feature. Hire someone to do it for you.

It will cost good money, but not that much if you do not decorate it luxuriously. You can go for it.

5. Make a Focal Point

water feature garden
Photo taken by DozenistCC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

If you do not like the water feature and want something more beautiful, then this focal point is for you.

Hire a bricklayer and he will help you build this and then you can plant flowers in the pot to build this landscaping design.

6. Set Up a Tiny Pool for Fun

pool landscaping designs
Максим УлитинCC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A tiny readymade pool is a good choice for your backyard to have fun with your kids.

You can buy it online. It is budget-friendly and attractive.

7. Build a Beautiful Patio

backyard patio
Wonderlane on Flickr

First lay a rug, add some chairs and an umbrella, and then the Dog or your beloved Cat!

Decorate the area with flowers and your patio will look awesome.

8. Build a Place for Romance

garden decoration
pickpik.com

Who does not love a peaceful evening with your loved one and a touch of romantic feelings?

He or she will admire the design if you set it the way as shown in the picture.

9. Set Up a Backyard Paver Patio with a Fire Pit

backyard sitting area
Field Outdoor Spaces on Flickr

Set up a place for evening gossip with a beautiful fire pit in your backyard.

Invite your friends to your house and have fun with this backyard idea.

10. Use the Clean Artificial Grasses

artificial grass ideas 1
seier+seierCC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Just lay the artificial grass in your front yard to add a touch of greenery to the house.

It is low maintenance and budget-friendly.

I would say, go for this one as it will never bother you in maintenance work. Okay!

Last Words

So these are the cheap landscaping ideas that will look expensive if you set the theme right. I know, sometimes it goes over your budget and you should be okay with it.

Do not go too cheap, if you do then your design will suffer. I wish you the best of luck.

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Nazim Ali is an engineer who loves fixing things at home. He loves to try new things and share the knowledge with the world.