How to Makeover Your Backyard for Spring for Less Than $100

Give a fresh coat of stain or paint to your deck this spring to breathe new life into your outdoor space. Alternatively, paint any outdoor furniture, planters or pergolas with a pop of colour! <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/mike-holmes/blog/mike-holmes-deck-safety-1914704/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This is How to Make Sure Your Deck is Safe This Spring</a>

A nice way to bring some warmth to your <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/50-beautiful-backyard-ideas-1050256/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">backyard</a> on chilly springtime nights is to furnish with some pillows, blankets and/or rugs. If your outdoor space isn’t covered, make sure you have adequate storage to stash those pillows and blankets so they don’t get ruined by the elements. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/blog/how-to-clean-outdoor-furniture-1917257/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Clean Outdoor Furniture Like a Pro: Everything You Need to Know</a>

From <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/what-to-plant-now-for-a-gorgeous-vegetable-garden-in-summer-1914399/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">vegetable gardens</a> to wild flowers, there are plenty of options to makeover your backyard with plants. Why not try something different with a <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/diy/photos/diy-how-to-make-your-own-living-wall-1927688/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">vertical garden</a> or raised planter beds?

Enjoy some quality family time around the fire this summer. With a little elbow grease, you can easily build a nice fire pit on a budget. Or, you can often find chimeneas on sale (or used) for less than $100. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/outdoors/photos/best-outdoor-furniture-under-100-1927401/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Best Outdoor Furnishings for Under $100</a>

A few strands of <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/ways-to-decorate-with-string-lights-1937382/#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">twinkle lights</a> won’t break the budget and will bring some much needed brightness and charm to your outdoor space. Solar lanterns or garden lights will also do the trick.

A brick or stone walkway will put you back hundreds or thousands of dollars, but some salvaged wood is an excellent alternative. With a little bit of work, you can create this dreamy path too!

Clean up the clutter – garden tools, backyard games, patio pillows and more – by creating some easy outdoor <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/tags/storage/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">storage</a>. A wood bench, metal or plastic trunk or outdoor ottoman will work well.

Once you’ve done all this work, you’ll want to relax; and what better way to do it than in a <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/indoor-outdoor-hammocks-relaxation-1930014/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hammock</a>? Varieties that hang from trees cost under $100, freestanding options are a bit more. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/www.greatcanadianhomes.ca/photos/canadian-backyard-designs-1916358/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">These 20 Canadian Backyards Were Meant for Summer Entertaining</a>