Summer is here—and that means it’s time to take full advantage of your outdoor space. Whether you want a peaceful retreat, a family gathering spot, or an entertainment-ready patio, your yard has incredible potential. And with June in full swing, there’s still time to plan and plant for a season of outdoor living.
At Bayview Garden Nurseries, we offer everything you need to bring your backyard vision to life—from premium plants and supplies in our garden center to full-service design and installation by our landscaping team.
Here are five smart landscaping projects that can upgrade your outdoor experience this summer:
1. Design a Colorful Patio Border or Garden Bed
Nothing says summer like a bed filled with bright blooms. Frame your patio or deck with a custom planting of perennials, annuals, and flowering shrubs for instant color and curb appeal.
Garden Center Tip: Pick up bold Supertunias, Coreopsis, Salvia, and Coneflowers—all thriving now and blooming through the heat.
Landscaping Option: Don’t want to plant it yourself? Our team can edge, prep, and plant it all for you—just tell us your favorite colors or vibe and we’ll do the rest.
2. Build a Fire Pit Area for Evening Gatherings
Add a little magic to your summer nights with a built-in fire pit surrounded by cozy seating and ornamental grasses that sway in the evening breeze.
Garden Center Tip: Use our fire-safe gravel and border stones to create a DIY setup, and add planters filled with citronella to keep bugs at bay.
Landscaping Option: Want a more permanent look? We design and install custom fire pits with surrounding hardscape, mulch beds, and low-voltage lighting for year-round use.
3. Install Raised Garden Beds for Herbs & Veggies
Raised beds are a great way to grow your own food in style. They’re tidy, easy to maintain, and perfect for backyards of all sizes.
Garden Center Tip: We carry raised bed kits, organic soils, and a huge selection of vegetable starts and herbs—ready to plant now.
Landscaping Option: Our crew can build and install custom raised beds filled with premium soil and compost—plus we’ll help you design a planting plan that suits your space.
4. Add a Pathway or Stepping Stones to Define Your Garden Flow
Paths make your space feel connected and intentional. Whether you’re linking the driveway to the patio or adding a walkway through the garden, stepping stones and crushed stone paths bring structure and charm.
Garden Center Tip: Browse our stone and paver selection and ask our staff for DIY layout tips.
Landscaping Option: Let us do the digging—we’ll level and install walkways with professional polish that blends beautifully into your existing landscape.
5. Create a Private Backyard Oasis with Screening Plants
Want more privacy or shade? Plant fast-growing shrubs or evergreens that create natural “walls” and cozy nooks.
Garden Center Tip: Arborvitae, hydrangeas, tall grasses, and flowering vines on trellises are great picks for summer planting.
Landscaping Option: Our designers can map out privacy screens that look amazing and grow fast—installed with expert care and mulch to finish the look.
Let’s Build Your Summer Backyard Together
Whether you’re picking up a few plants and DIYing your space or you’re ready for a full backyard makeover, Bayview Garden Nurseries is here to help you make the most of summer.
🌿 Shop the Garden Center for fresh inspiration and supplies
🛠 Book a Consultation with our landscaping team for design and install projects
📞 Call or stop by today—your dream backyard starts now!