Since I'm on a roll and have been blabbering about home renovation, I might as well remind you not to forget about your yard as well!

Curb appeal matters a lot, but we should also look into making our backyard appear enticing with foliage. Perennials are good, if not the best bet! If you're fortunate to live in a place where weather is conducive for plants all year, that's more than a bonus. But for some people, like those who live down in southern California, it can get dry and hot especially in the summer months. I've found plants for topsoil San Diego from this garden center San Diego where you will find greenery for your backyard that will survive dryness and heat. These San Diego drought tolerant plants are the solution to your backyard woes, especially for those who have lived to see a lot of plants wilt and die.

Pavers also add a lot of style to your backyard or patio. There are many choices aside from this such as concrete, asphalt or gravel. But concrete is so brittle and breaks so easily while asphalt is straight up ugly. Gravel is cheap, but let's face it, it needs replacing often plus it scatters easily especially with little feet always running around. There's no better material than pavers for your driveway or patio and the bonus is you can install them yourself with some hard work and preparation. They are easy to repair and replace too!

These are two major components of a backyard renovation. Once again, good luck and I hope you make the best choices!