Allie asked:


i live in a fairly large suburban house but i have nothing in my backyard. should i get a pool, sun room, gazzebo, pool, pond with tiny waterfall,fire pit, deck, ect., or a combination of these things. what do you have off your house what do you think will work for me. all i have so far is grass.

3 Responses to “what should i put off my house?”

1. Joanne A. W on June 20th, 2011 6:59 am

   Go to your grocery store or a book store that sells magazines. There are many outdoor magazines showing pictures of backyards.

   You can also hire a professional to draw plans for you and to make suggestions.

2. streetdreams on June 20th, 2011 5:55 pm

   a pool

3. SuziQu on June 23rd, 2011 7:41 am

   Think about what you and your family would use.
   Do you want a pool just to have one there or would you use it?
   Would you like to spend more time out side if you had a deck and chairs out side?
   Do you want to cook outside in the summer?
   So, you see, its all a matter of what you will utilize.
   I hate to cook, so no BBQ.
   I like to garden, so I have flower beds.
   I have no use for a pool.
   I like to just sit in the shade, so I have a small gazebo with a mist system.
   For the future, you should consider planting trees but get some advise as to what is best for your zone. Trees can provide shade in the summer, a focal point for your overall future design plan, attracts birds and is better to look at instead of a field of grass…..good luck