After a long winter, spring is finally here! As the weather warms up, it’s a prime time to invigorate your backyard so that you’re ready for all the backyard barbeques and family get-togethers to come! Check out some of these ideas how you can give your backyard an updated look.

1) Add some greenery

If you live in a small space, consider going vertical with some of your landscaping. A few garden window boxes, or even a hanging garden can add an enhanced feel to soften the look of dated walls, giving a more relaxing atmosphere to your spa area.

You could also add a splash of color by planting some small perennials in colorful planters. You can make your own colorful planters by purchasing some cheap planters from your home goods store, giving them a colorful splash of paint, and then spraying them with a weather resistant shield. It’ll make a fun family project, and when you’re done with the gardening, you can relax in the warm water of your spa!

2) Bring the indoors outside

Are you getting ready for family get together? You can easily create a finished, homey look to your backyard setup by arranging colorful throw blankets and pillows on your outdoor furniture.

A colorful indoor/outdoor rug laid around your spa can add a bit of traction as guests step in and out of the water.

You can get creative as you look to enhance your outdoor living space — colorful dishes and cups brighten up outdoor meals, lanterns or string lights add a glowing ambiance around your spa, or even bring the TV out to the patio for the next baseball game.

3) Add some shade

With the built-in overhead umbrella of your Cabana Suite Spa from Dream Maker Spas, you’ll be shaded from the sun’s rays as the weather heats up. If you’re looking to add privacy around your spa, consider a pergola or other open structure that you can hang long, colorful drapes from. An enclosure like this around your spa can add privacy for small yards and can add bright color to your hot tub area.

However you chose to customize your back yard, you can enjoy it to its fullest from the comfort of your hot tub.