Social distance outdoors with a smile! By organizing your backyard right, you can safely enjoy the warm summer weather from the comfort of your own yard.

After you’ve cleared clutter from your yard, it’s important to plan a functional space that stays organized and allows you to enjoy the great outdoors. Especially at a time when social distancing is essential, you can create a space that also allows for safe entertaining.

Having designated sitting and play areas can increase the usability of your yard and maintain organization because each space has a purpose and its own storage solutions. This way, each member of your family can also enjoy the yard without getting in the way or having to move items around before use.

Organization is much more than just a one-time project. Setting up the right space in your backyard can help you make sure it stays that way. An important part of any outdoor space is seating. Set-up a space that is large enough to accommodate whatever furniture you have, whether it’s a lounge set or outdoor table. Having extra room for additional seating if needed is also a good idea. Make sure that enough space can between the seats so people can maintain proper distance if necessary. 

Storage solutions, whether it is an ottoman and/or shelving unit, should also be placed practically in this area and easy to access when items need to be put away. Seat covers, cushions, and other entertaining items need to have a safe and weather-protected place to be stored when they aren’t in use, and it is more functional to have a dedicated storage place close to where they are used.

While backyard sports and activities can take place throughout a yard, make sure that your storage space for toys and other gardening tools is close enough to access but out of the way enough that it doesn’t get in the way when the backyard is in use. The shed or storage cabinet should be easy for everyone in your family to access so toys and other equipment can be stored easily after they’re used.

 During the summer, make sure you enjoy your time outside by setting up a functional backyard that everyone in your family can use!