Turn Your Backyard into a Zen Escape
Posted by Damien Cabral on Thu, Feb 17, 2011
Given our difficult economy, it is harder than ever to afford luxuries like vacations, weekly yoga lessons, and expensive day trips. Instead of spending money on this short-term entertainment, you should turn your backyard into your own private escape. Below are some great ideas to turn your backyard into a place of relaxation and escape from the real world.
Pondless Waterfalls
Running water always seems to calm us. It may be that deep down connection to nature or just the fact that white noise has been known to have calming effects. While there are several water setups available for your backyard escape, some are more labor intensive than others. A full koi pond requires a lot of up keep and maintenance. Between feeding the fish, checking the water temperature, and winterizing the pond with every season, where are you going to fit in the time to enjoy the pond and relax?
A pondless waterfall gives you the benefits of running water for your backyard escape with none of the headaches of maintaining a full pond. They are relatively easy to construct, can be turned on and off with the flip of a switch, and will fit in any size yard.
Shaded Areas
Now that you have your pondless waterfall setup, you need an area to relax. No one wants to lie down in the beating sun. Now you need to create a shaded area. If your yard doesn’t already have a shaded area, you may want to consider planting a tree or two or setting up a tasteful canopy.
Plush Outside Furniture
Got Shade? Got Waterfall? Now you need some furniture! We 
would suggest splurging on some appealing and comfortable outside furniture. Often you can find plush cushions that can also stand up to the elements. Another great solution is the classic hammock. Can you think of a better way to spend a Sunday morning than lying on your hammock under your newly planted tress listening to the sound of your backyard waterfall? Enjoy your Sunday Zen!
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Photo Credit: Winston Furniture
