As we wrap up January and our New Year goals, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about a yard refresh. Planning before the spring can get you a head start. Here are five friendly tips to help you get started. Here at Kayben Landscaping in Okotoks, AB, we have some tips from our top designers.

1. Add Some Colorful Plants

Bring some life to your yard by adding colourful plants. Whether you want to plant directly into the ground or add some potted plants, it’s an easy way to add charm to your yard. When you work with our landscape designers, we help you choose plants well-suited to our climate here in Okotoks and Calgary and the amount of sunlight your yard gets.

Landscaped yard featuring colorful plants, curved flower bed, and well-maintained grass near a modern home, illustrating tips for yard refresh and landscaping inspiration.

2. Create a Cozy Seating Area

Imagine yourself relaxing in your yard on a cozy chair or a hammock. Sounds great, right? Create a comfortable seating area to unwind and enjoy the fresh air. Patios and decks are the perfect setting for this! Add some comfy cushions, pillows, and an outdoor rug to make it feel like an extension of your home.

Cozy outdoor seating area with gray Adirondack chairs around a fire pit, overlooking a blue swimming pool, surrounded by landscaped rocks and greenery.

3. Install Outdoor Lighting

Adding lighting to your yard is a surefire way to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. You can go for string lights, lanterns, or path lights. It’s up to you! Just choose something that will make your yard feel inviting and cozy in the evenings. Our skilled landscapers install yard lighting in projects all the time.

Outdoor pathway lights illuminating a landscaped garden, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for evening relaxation.

4. Upgrade Your Outdoor Furniture

Is your outdoor furniture shabby? It might be time for an upgrade! Choose durable and weather-resistant furniture that will last for years to come. And remember to pick something that suits your style and your home’s architecture. Matching a set to new composite decking material is a great way to elevate your yard’s appearance.

Cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden pergola, modern furniture, and a stone fireplace, featuring decorative plants and flowers, enhancing a welcoming atmosphere for outdoor living.

5. Create a Focal Point

Creating a focal point in your yard is a fun way to add personality to your space. This could be a beautifully edged flower bed, fire pit, wood-burning pizza oven, or water feature. Whatever you choose, it’ll make your yard feel extra special.

Fire pit with burning logs surrounded by a stone circular base in a well-manicured lawn, enhancing outdoor focal points for residential landscaping.

Refreshing your yard is easy and fun. With these tips, you’ll have a beautiful and inviting outdoor space in no time. So put on some sunscreen and get started!

If you are interested in getting a quote on a new yard in Okotoks or Calgary, you can use our handy estimation tool