Tuscan-inspired backyard renovation

[jaderein]

A rose arbour with solar-powered lights, a fire-pit area with Merbau bench seats plus paving and landscape stones transformed this previously barren backyard.

• The project
• How to give your garden a makeover
• More inspiration for your backyard

The project

We recently built our first home and our backyard was a completely bare landscape. My husband and I love to do D.I.Y. projects in our spare time. I create the ideas, he does the heavy lifting and building the structures, then I come in and add the plants and aesthetically pleasing touches.

We have a small backyard in a new housing estate, so there is little room for anything too extravagant. We have turned this blank landscape into our beautiful Tuscan-inspired garden oasis. The look was completed with many Bunnings products and plants. This project has taken us approximately ten months to complete in small stages, as we both work. We have put our weekends into our project.

 
Some before, progress and after photos are attached. 

We have created a fire-pit area with Merbau pew seating.

We spend a lot of time out here with our two dogs and the place feels truly magical. 

 

We extended the deck off our alfresco, and added sandstone garden beds and paths.

We built a rose arbour and hung Festoon Solar Lights to create the magical effect at night. 

 

How to give your garden a makeover

Now that you have planned your dream garden, it’s time to get on the tools and transform your space. Experienced Bunnings Workshop member Adam has shared a comprehensive guide How to give your garden a makeover. 

More inspiration for your backyard

Community member nathanh built his gazebo and fire pit outdoor dining area in order to utilise a small space in his backyard.

For more inspiration, check out our Top 10 most popular outdoor projects and 10 ways to update your garden.

[mich1972]

Good morning @jaderein what a beautiful feature Garden you have created ! I love the different areas to look at. Very inviting to walk through 🪴😃

[Dave-1]

Good afternoon @jaderein 

 From a bare garden to a place that says "relax" I loved scrolling throught the photos and watch the Tuscany style stretch out to become whatit is!

Definently worth the effort that you both put in Id swear Ive seen those bench seats against the fence in someones project in here Did you se ethe project or come up with the style yourself?

Dave