![Backyard patio with gravel, string lights, grill, and wooden and canvas patio furniture. Backyard patio with gravel, string lights, grill, and wooden and canvas patio furniture.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/LaurenComer-PinchPlateParty-FY23Spring-BackyardRefresh-Header3.jpg)
![Lauren Comer contributorImage](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/Lauren-Comer-Headshot.jpg)
A Note From The Home Depot
As the weather turns warmer, it’s time to spend more time outside, which means you’ll need an outdoor space you’ll love. Read below to see how Lauren Comer transformed her backyard space into an oasis for spring!
Transition Your Backyard From Winter to Spring With a Quick and Easy Refresh
![Backyard patio with gravel, string lights, grill, and wooden and canvas patio furniture. Backyard patio with gravel, string lights, grill, and wooden and canvas patio furniture.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/LaurenComer-PinchPlateParty-FY23Spring-BackyardRefresh-7.jpg)
Even the best cared-for outdoor spaces can look a little drab after a hard and cold winter. A quick weekend update that focuses on maintenance, light gardening, lighting, and a grill upgrade will have your backyard space looking revitalized in no time.
![Close up of women holding phone, screen open to showcase Vigoro wood mulch. Close up of women holding phone, screen open to showcase Vigoro wood mulch.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/LaurenComer-PinchPlateParty-FY23Spring-BackyardRefresh-1.jpg)
Step 1
Order your maintenance supplies and any additional backyard items ahead of time:
- Maintenance items like weed spray, mulch, pine straw, soil, outdoor lighting, and even grills can be ordered online at Homedepot.com or through The Home Depot App.
- Items available in-store are typically available for in-store or curbside pickup within 24 hours.
- While you’re at the store pick up any additional live goods you need from the garden center. A mix of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and herbs is a great mix of plants to liven up a backyard.
![Woman in jeans and brown boots and gloves holding a green Ortho Weed B-gon spray bottle Woman in jeans and brown boots and gloves holding a green Ortho Weed B-gon spray bottle](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/LaurenComer-PinchPlateParty-FY23Spring-BackyardRefresh-8.jpg)
Step 2
Treat weeds and clean out leaves, overgrown plans, and foliage:
- Treat weeds in lawns, flower beds, and gravel areas. Weed B-gon Lawn Weed Killer Ready-To-Use provides an easy way to spot treat areas.
- If your space is overgrown with weeds the Weed B-gon Lawn Weed Killer Ready-To-Spray attaches to a hose and provides more even coverage for lawns.
![Woman in jeans in the background digging holes for new landscaping in dirt backyard. Woman in jeans in the background digging holes for new landscaping in dirt backyard.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/LaurenComer-PinchPlateParty-FY23Spring-BackyardRefresh-3.jpg)
Step 3
Plant shrubs, flowers, ground covering, and herbs:
- Bring life back into your space by planting a variety of shrubs, herbs, annuals, and perennials.
- Planting multiple shrubs in a row to grow a hedge and add visual interest to the landscape.
- Add flowers and herbs to pots, hanging felt planters, and raised planters to add colorful and living accents.
- Herbs serve a dual purpose: beauty and function.
![Woman in black baseball hat adjusting black covered outdoor stand pole solar light. Woman in black baseball hat adjusting black covered outdoor stand pole solar light.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/LaurenComer-PinchPlateParty-FY23Spring-BackyardRefresh-6.jpg)
Step 4
Install post and solar lamp. Add additional light to your space by adding a light post with a solar-powered light:
- Dig a hole 18 inches deep and 6 inches in diameter.
- Place the post into the hole and set it with quick-setting concrete (use according to package instructions).
- Set a level on the post. Adjust the post as needed until it is plumb. Quick-Setting Concrete begins to harden quickly so all adjustments to the post should be made just after adding the water.
- Once the post is set, install a LED Outdoor Solar Post Light to the Post to add additional beauty, ambiance, and visibility to your space.
![Woman in backyard dumping out large bag of Vigoro brown mulch onto a slightly sloped hill. Woman in backyard dumping out large bag of Vigoro brown mulch onto a slightly sloped hill.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/LaurenComer-PinchPlateParty-FY23Spring-BackyardRefresh-4.jpg)
Step 5
Add moisture barriers and/or pinestraw:
- Moisture barriers like Mulch and soil can help maintain moisture in the soil, inhibit weed growth, and add visual appeal.
- Use the soil and Mulch Calculator to determine exactly how much mulch you need for your project. 1 bale of pine straw will cover approximately 40 square feet of space.
- Smooth out the area to be mulched using your hands or a landscaping rake.
- Although optional, adding weed control fabric before mulching will add additional moisture retention and weed control.
- Add mulch around your space and smooth it out to maintain an even and uniform look.
- To spread pine straw take large handfuls and toss it around the area until you have a uniform and even layer.
![Black grill in fenced backyard next to solar pole outdoor light. Black grill in fenced backyard next to solar pole outdoor light.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/LaurenComer-PinchPlateParty-FY23Spring-BackyardRefresh-5.jpg)
Step 6
Round out the space with a grill, fire pit, and additional lights:
- The Genesis E-325s 3-Burner Propane Gas Grill in Black with Built-In Thermometer is a good choice for an elevated gas grill experience. It has a sear station and an extra large serving station to make the grilling experience enjoyable and easy.
- Fire pits help elevate an outdoor living space by adding an element of warmth and a central focal point.
- Hang additional string lights to add layered ambient lighting.
![Backyard outdoor patio with wood and canvas outdoor furniture, bed of color flowers, gravel ground, and black grill. Backyard outdoor patio with wood and canvas outdoor furniture, bed of color flowers, gravel ground, and black grill.](https://contentgrid.homedepot-static.com/hdus/en_US/DTCCOMNEW/Articles/LaurenComer-PinchPlateParty-FY23Spring-BackyardRefresh-2.jpg)