If the plants and vegetation seem too shabby or unattended to, then it is always better to get rid of it and start from scratch. After cleaning out your backyard, you need to think of three important factors which will be instrumental in picking the design - the purpose for which you want to use your backyard, the style or theme which you want to incorporate and third and the most important point is the budget that you plan to go with. Backyard Ideas for Small Spaces There's so much you can do to turn an ordinary spread of space into something you'll be proud of upon transformation. A small backyard is not only easy to tend to, but ideal for the upcoming suggestions to spruce it up. Let's take a look at what you can do with your drab backyard area. Your Private Zen Zone Backyards are an advantageous spot, being a quiet place away from the hustle and bustle of city streets. Set up your backyard to take on the look of a meditative center, outside your home, where the air is fresh and the silence is welcoming. You can mow your lawn first and get rid of grass that's gone wide, leaving behind a workable area. Set up yoga mats, an exercise ball, or even a couple of easy-to-move around exercise gear, that you can use whenever you feel the need to work up a sweat, or practice yoga/meditate. Inflatable Pool for the Kids You get these in all kinds of sizes to fit into your backyard. Based on the dimensions of your backyard, get an inflatable pool that is just the right size, so that it doesn't take up too much space or get in anyone's way. Kids these days should be encouraged to get out there and soak up some sun, as well as do something active than just while away hours in front of the television. They can always invite friends over, or the family could do something fun in the backyard for a change. Outdoor Kitchen or Barbecue Backyard spaces can easily accommodate a mini kitchen, for those who prefer cooking in open-air spaces. You can always bring out your pots and pans when required, and keep food stored in the pantry before and after you cook. You could set up a barbecue station in your backyard, complete with picnic chairs and a table. Arrange everything in a way that suits your taste, where the tables should be a little far off from the barbecue grill to avoid fumes and the heat. It can be quite the setting to cook outdoors, instead of being holed up inside the house. Experiment with different sorts of seating arrangements from stone-made ensembles and folding chairs, to wicker-made furniture and wood finished sets. Leisure at its Best In our fast-paced lives that need a desperate brake pedal to halt us every now and then, leisure not only takes the backseat, but the trunk. Lawn chairs, swings, and large bean bags can be set up in your backyard, where you can while away your Sunday reading, catching up with loved ones, sharing a drink with your partner, getting some shuteye, or sprawling out for a nice tan. On days when the sun's too harsh, put up a wide umbrella big enough to cover the seating spot, to shade you/others from the light. This would come in handy on rainy days too. Gardening/Growing Your Own Produce Not a lot of people are keen to grow fruits/vegetables, being either lazy or not adventurous enough to try something new. With organic food being expensive, and health experts stressing on how obesity is going to kill us all one day, fresh produce is definitely the way to go. Take the time to do up your backyard and plant a variety of fruits/vegetables depending on the season. Watch how they grow and take form, as this is sure to push you to continue. Gardening is a beautiful, healthful, and relaxing way to spend your weekend, or a tiring day after work. Slip on those work gloves and get digging, because once you watch the seeds take form into flowering beauties, you'll never look back. Backyards can really take on a wondrous makeover with flowers and plant life. Look for ways on how to expand and fill up your backyard with nature's goodness. These designs are sure to have you thinking up ways on how to change that space into something extraordinary, even if simple and pretty. Look up ways on how to do it up, and approach the idea with enthusiasm and creativity.