Summer is a great time to go out and enjoy nature, but if you can’t afford to go on a holiday why not try these fun ways to transform your backyard this summer? Summer reminds us all of lazy days at the beach or pool, exploring nature and have fun with family and friends which is why many of us love the season!

It’s also a time when flowers come out and fill the landscape with beautiful colors and smells, these backyard tricks will help you make the most out of these fun season. With great ideas like building your own fairy garden, turning your inflatable pool into a DIY fountain, making a fun game from water balloon piñatas and a DIY mini golf course the whole family can enjoy!

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1. Build a fairy garden.

It’s a little bit of pure magic in your yard. Make one easily out of a birdbath or a tree stump.

2. Bury that trampoline.

Bury that trampoline.

It’s actually safer than an above-ground trampoline, and much more aesthetically pleasing too.

3. Combine that in-ground trampoline with a SPLASH PAD.

Combine that in-ground trampoline with a SPLASH PAD.

Epic times ahead. Head on over to Splash Zone for more info.

4. Play a game of kick croquet using hula hoops.

Play a game of kick croquet using hula hoops.

Or buy the set here.

5. Make an inflatable pool fountain.

Make an inflatable pool fountain.

Get the full directions here.

6. Create a giant bubble with plastic sheeting and a fan.

Create a giant bubble with plastic sheeting and a fan.

Just be sure to supervise during this activity.

7. A tarp and sprinkler will create a fun splash pad for a slide.

A tarp and sprinkler will create a fun splash pad for a slide.

The sprinkler keeps the tarp wet for a full day of fun splashing.

8. Make a race car track.

Make a race car track.

Instructions here.

9. Make an epic pillow quilt for backyard slumber parties/movie night.

Make an epic pillow quilt for backyard slumber parties/movie night.

10. Build a swimming pool out of bales of hay.

Build a swimming pool out of bales of hay.

That’s right. I said BALES OF HAY.

11. Host a picnic with vintage rugs.

Host a picnic with vintage rugs.

All your photo ops will look straight out of a Free People catalog.

12. Make a “wee village” garden.

Make a "wee village" garden.

Your child will have so much fun playing with this miniature village, and it’s a great way to get them outside.

13. Make a butterfly feeder.

Make a butterfly feeder.

They luuuurrrve overripe fruit!

14. Cover rusted swingset chains with pool noodles.

Cover rusted swingset chains with pool noodles.

They also add a little pop of color to an otherwise drab backyard.

15. Play a refreshing game of water balloon piñatas.

Play a refreshing game of water balloon piñatas.

16. Sunflower forts > blanket forts.

Sunflower forts > blanket forts.

At least in the summer.

17. Make a convertible sandpit/seating area out of pallets.

The full tutorial is here.

18. Use your slackline for zip-lining instead.

Use your slackline for zip-lining instead.

19. Build a rope bridge.

Build a rope bridge.

Get more information here.

20. Or a rope course.

Or a rope course.

21. Make giant bubbles that bounce.

Make giant bubbles that bounce.

It’s also a scintillating science project.

22. This reading nook will give you so many enjoyable future summers.

This reading nook will give you so many enjoyable future summers.

23. If you’ve got the landscaping skills, build a secret passageway.

If you've got the landscaping skills, build a secret passageway.

24. Create a garden teepee.

Create a garden teepee.

25. Or a willow den.

Or a willow den.

26. Create your own mini golf course.

Create your own mini golf course.

27. For your summer BBQ: Make a game of beer pong battleship created out of styrofoam.

For your summer BBQ: Make a game of beer pong battleship created out of styrofoam.

Take a shot when a ship is sunk.

28. Write an inspirational quote on a brick wall with moss graffiti.

Write an inspirational quote on a brick wall with moss graffiti.

Get the recipe here.

29. Make a giant rug loom out of an old wooden frame.

30. Angry Birds IRL is actually much funner than the phone version.

Angry Birds IRL is actually much funner than the phone version.

31. Don’t have a pool? Make a water blob!

Don't have a pool? Make a water blob!

Get the directions here.

32. Get the whole family in on a game of Twister.

Get the whole family in on a game of Twister.

Spray paint isn’t awesome for your lawn, but all the fun you have will make it 100% worth it.

33. Spring for a giant inflatable movie screen.

Spring for a giant inflatable movie screen.

It’s 12 feet wide, people.

34. Use cardboard boxes for a drive-in movie night.

Use cardboard boxes for a drive-in movie night.

You’ll be hosting the ultimate sleepovers.

35. Turn your shed into a livable space.

Turn your shed into a livable space.

36. Create a puppet theater out of vines and tree stumps.

Create a puppet theater out of vines and tree stumps.

Nature play at its best.

37. Hide your pool.

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