Spring is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get outdoor project planning underway. Getting started early means you can have your refresh and new additions ready to enjoy by the time the warm weather returns.
When deciding on which spring projects to choose for the year, many homeowners consider these questions:
- How do I make my backyard look bigger?
- What are easy ways to maximize my outdoor space?
- What type of outdoor DIY projects can I do in a day?
We have a checklist of spring project ideas and the materials you’ll need to create an outdoor area that feels expansive, where you can relax, entertain, and enjoy more time spent outside.
- DIY Garden Boxes
Sectioning your backyard using garden boxes can make it look bigger. It’s also one of the outdoor spring projects you can complete in a day.
Using a DIY garden box kit from J&W Lumber makes for an easy build. It includes all boards, pre-built panels, and hardware needed to complete the project.
Additionally, lining your garden box with weed fabric and/or hardware cloth helps to protect your plants from pests.
- Horizontal Fencing
Whether you want property line horizontal fencing or decide to build a smaller, decorative fence to break up the space, Western Red Cedar is a beautiful choice to bring life to your backyard.
Other attractive options to complement your home’s current style include: hardwoods (IPE, Mangaris, Borneo Mahogany); softwoods (Redwood horizontal fencing); and vinyl fencing.
- Trellises
If you’re not sectioning the backyard, creating a vertical structure instead draws the eyes up and makes the area look bigger.
A small arbor made with Redwood or Western Red Cedar is an aesthetically pleasing addition. Or, a garden gate is another way to maximize outdoor space and create height to make the backyard feel complete.
- Benches
A relatively simple DIY project is a potting bench for the garden or a patio side table. Redwood or Western Red Cedar are ideal lumber options, and composite boards can also be used and are available in several colors.
- Picnic Tables
For dining al fresco year-round, build a picnic table using J&W Lumber’s ready-to-go packages. Redwood picnic tables are available in 6’ and 8’ lengths and are sturdy, durable, and easy to assemble.
- Sage Pergola System
This modular, modernized system includes heavy-duty connectors, color-matched screws, and concrete screw answers. It’s homeowner-friendly and easy to assemble using your chosen lumber to create your own pergola design\
Everything You Need for Your Next Outdoor Project
Whether you’re looking for a ready-to-build package, like a garden box or picnic table, or all the lumber, hardware, and accessories for a customized DIY project, J&W Lumber has everything on your checklist.
Get a jumpstart on planning and stop by your local lumber yard for all your outdoor building materials. Our friendly and knowledgeable representatives are always ready to help and point you in the right direction to secure what you need.