If one good thing can be said to have emerged from the stress, worry and in some poor people’s cases, utter devastation solely caused by the effects and impacts of the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic, it would be that the topic of self-care and the importance of emotional and mental health is finally becoming one that is readily and openly discussed.

When harboring a desire to make a concerted and conscious effort to devote just a small amount of time, whenever you are able, to relax and even meditate in a quiet and tranquil space, look no further than transforming an area of your backyard into a perfect relaxing oasis.

Invest In A Water Feature 

No relaxing and Zen-like garden is complete without the beautiful and tranquil addition of a water feature. There really is no limit to the styles, sizes, designs and even colors of water feature available and such an addition to your yard will provide a beautiful focal point. 

Not only will your new water feature mean you can close your eyes and meditate to the soothing sound of running water, but you will also be providing a natural and entirely self-sustaining new ecosystem for various wildlife and plants.

Cultivate A Flower Bed 

Not only will the sensory experience of the presence of flowers in your garden benefit your nose and eyes, but the actual act of gardening itself can be intensely beneficial and therapeutic.

Benefits of gardening and planting beautiful flowers to one’s mental health and wellbeing include, but are not limited to:

·         A reduction in the reliance of headache tablets and other pain-related medication

·         A significant reduction in levels of stress and anxiety

·         A way to move away from inherent perfectionism

·         A route to connect with the natural environment and the world around you

·         A way to be wholly present and living in the moment

·         A natural and beneficial way to engage in physical exercise

Ensure Privacy In Your Garden 

It would be significantly harder to truly and fully relax and escape into one’s own head in any space that is overlooked by other people and that feels somewhat exposed.

By far the most effective way of ensuring privacy in your newly designed relaxing and tranquil outdoor space is to contact a reputable and renowned local fence and deck company who will work with you to design the perfect border to the outside of your property.

Favor Simplicity Over Complex Designs 

Just like the often-quoted cliché relating to the importance of a tidy house if one desires a peaceful and content mind, the same theory certainly applies to garden and backyard design.

You should aim to create and cultivate an outdoor space that is entirely free from clutter or trash and aesthetically synonymous with nature, avoiding any unnatural and garish colors, textures, styles or tones. Additionally, it is important to retain as much natural grassy areas as possible, even if the space is broken up by the placing of stepping stones.