Backyard makeover with garden bed and firepit

[frediynewbie]

A backyard was transformed with a garden bed for vegetables and firepit seating using Treated Pine, Merbau decking, new trees and turf.

• The project
• Steps
• Tools and materials
• More inspiration for your backyard makeover

The project

After building our deck last year, it took me another year to finally start and finish our backyard. We have a small space available so I had to utilise every corner to have a fire pit area and a vegetable garden area as well. 

Steps

Step 1

This is our backyard right after we moved in two years ago.

Step 2

Even though we only have a small space, still lots of preparation and planning took place and it took me around two months to finish.

Step 3

I've built garden beds for the olive trees and a raised garden bed for my vegetables. I also added a plastic greenhouse I've bought from Bunnings to increase the space, that I can use for my plants and vegetables. All dwarf trees (lime, lemon, mandarin, cumquat) are planted in pots to avoid any issues with our fence and to maintain their sizes. I have also laid instant turf (Tiftuf hybrid bermuda).

Step 4

As for the fire pit area, I've built the benches (using treated timber and Merbau deck boards). I've built a small two-tier bench with timber posts for my festoon lights. I added solar lights and plants as well to make the space cosy. 

Tools and materials

Materials used in the project:

• Treated Pine
• Merbau decking
• Greenhouse
• Dwarf trees
• Turf
• Outside lights.

Tools used in the project:

• Circular saw
• Drill.

More inspiration for your backyard makeover

Bunnings Workshop member Maraiana completed a backyard makeover including screening an air conditioner condenser and a bench seat that doubles as a dog kennel.

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[diy_hausdesigns]

Great makeover - It's day and night between before and after. Huge fan of clearly zoning the two main areas !!!

[witchipoo]

Wow, this is beautiful 

[JacobZ]

Hi @witchipoo,

Allow me to tag @frediynewbie so they are notified of your kind words.

Jacob

[Nailbag]

Hi @frediynewbie 

What a terrific and functional use of the space, and I love the garden lightning. Congratulations.

Nailbag

[mashthyme]

looks great! I was wondering what the two big erect posts were for? then I saw your lights hanging from them. it's a great idea to erect something especially for outdoor lights! mine keep falling off their hooked-in-ness when we have storms. I'll have to get hubby to build me something like this

[EricL]

Hello @mashthyme 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us. Let me tag @frediynewbie to make them aware of your kind words. The posts are an ideal spot for mounting a Solar Magic Solar Security Fixed Light and a wireless security camera, enhancing both visibility and security

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric