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A Backyard Makeover Fit for Kids

Two young girls stand on the porch of a playhouse.

Published August 21, 2024

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By: Joni Lay

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As a mother to three girls, Joni Lay is an expert on life with little people. She has a passion for creating dreamy, inspired spaces that are kid friendly, but not juvenile, that adults and children alike will enjoy. Her blog, Lay Baby Lay, is filled with inspiration for simple do-it-yourself projects, thoughtfully curated ideas for children's rooms and playrooms, and a dose of her experience throughout the crazy but wonderful journey of being a mother. Her hope is to leave her readers inspired and equipped to make their homes bright and happy spaces where their families can grow and thrive. Joni lives in Atlanta with her husband, Chip, and their three daughters Vivi, Brigette, and their newest little addition, Ellie James.

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We’ve been watching Joni Lay of Lay Baby Lay slowly, but surely turning her backyard into something truly special. Her backyard makeover began with adding a patio and pergola to her backyard. Then Joni turned an old, unused shed into a magical backyard playhouse for her two little girls. And now, for our Patio Style Challenge series, we’ve returned to Joni’s backyard to see her new upgrades.

Joni focused on landscaping with mulch to fill in some bare patches in the yard and to provide a soft place for her girls to enjoy their new playset. Joni placed potted plants and flowers around her pergola for some extra color, too. And she gives us a new peek inside that wondrous playhouse, too!

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Table of Contents

  1. Backyard Makeover With Mulch Landscaping

  2. Landscaping With Mulch

  3. Inside the Playhouse

  4. The Pergola

  5. Potted Succulents and Flowers