Design under your backyard trees without the extra cash to afford such things as designer landscaping bricks or other pre-made landscaping elements, I turned my attention to the resources of the internet for some inexpensive do-it-yourself ideas. I found some incredibly interesting and unique tree landscaping ideas that nearly anyone can do for little to no money at all. As a matter of fact, there were so many great ideas that I had to share these creative tree landscaping ideas with you. If you also are looking to “spruce” up the landscaping around the trees in your yard, check out these examples of outside-of-the-box solutions.
Plant it, it will grow
You may have a wild, free, and untamed approach to your floral landscaping for around your tree. There are many unique designs that can be created with color, height, and season when dealing with shade loving plants and flowers.
To get the most out of the landscaping, it pays to make sure that many of the plants that are prosperous in these types of areas are perennial varieties. This will ensure a yearly re-occurring landscaping element to which you can add your choice of annuals each year.
Many ferns have evolved to live in the forest understory, where they receive very little light and have to tolerate the poor soil beneath the canopy of trees. For such hardy forest plants, thriving in the area around a tree is no problem. The hard fern or Blechnum spicant is particularly desirable for this purpose. It is an evergreen fern and many strains are cold hardy. It has rich, green fronds and grows well in many soil conditions. The giant Dryopteris filix, or male fern, is another choice which will thrive in the shade beneath the most dense foliage.
Picnic Spot
The shade of a tree is an ideal place to hold a summer picnic. Landscape to create an ideal picnic spot without impeding the flow of water by building a patio around its base. Create a broad stone border around the base of the tree and fill in the area with gravel. Add a picnic table and any other pieces of outdoor furniture you desire. Install a grill, a small firepit of both at a distance from the base of the tree. You will have a fine spot for afternoon barbecues and evening campfires.
Stumps
As for dead stumps instead of trying to chip them out, use them as decoration, stools, or checker boards.
Then Sit On It
Creating a beautiful space around the base of a tree can not only create a pleasant look, but it may also provide you and your family with an extra gathering area to sit and enjoy the pleasant outdoor weather. The cost of this type of landscaping solution can vary depending on from where you obtain the building materials. Lumberyards and do-it-yourself centers are great resources for purchasing brand new materials. For those who are in search of a cost-free solution, it is possible to use boards that are left over from other projects or are re-purposed if they are in good condition.
Benches can be shaped and formed to enhance the beauty and natural flow of a landscape without compromising the natural beauty of the greenery. If a wooden bench is not what you are looking for, check out these metal alternatives. These weather resistant benches are both beautiful and durable. Unfortunately for the population who do not dabble in metalworking, these benches often carry a heavy price tag.
A more economical approach is to use more of the materials that are found naturally around your property such as sticks and stones. There are endless possibilities for creating your very own seating element for around your trees when considering bench ideas. But, if a bench is not what you are looking for, perhaps a more floral solution is the answer.
Enter the Magical World of Tree Fairies or Gnomes
Creating a home for these illusive creatures can add a mystical and decorative element to the base of trees without the need for live plants. This type of tree decorating is even effective long into the throws of winter in many cases. There are no limits to the amount of fairy dwellings or accessories that you can introduce to this type of magical landscape. Whether they are handmade, or store bought, these tiny little homes bring a smile to visitor’s faces while creating a unique and fun landscape element for around your trees.
Regardless of whether you choose to add the comforts of a wood or metal bench, the beauty of flowers or greenery, or the fun and whimsical elements of a fairy village, these elements will entice your visitors into your garden to take a stroll among your trees and share in the enjoyment of your labor of love.