Hi /r/landscaping!
We're hoping that you'll have some ideas for us to make some use of our outside space in central North Carolina.
We have a smallish yard (30 ft x 48 ft) that's fairly uneven, with a 16 ft x 12 ft raised deck adjoining the house.
The space is currently a bit of a mess. There's not much grass, and most of the green is a combination of moss and weeds.
We had the idea of surrounding the deck with planters and some trellises with climbing plants. And maybe concreting in poles around the deck to hang lights from to make a relaxed and private outdoor space. But we don't have many ideas beyond that.
We're renting the property (with a plan to be here for a couple of years) so we're prepared to spend some money and effort, but we're not inclined to go nuts with expenses! Maybe a budget of a couple of thousand dollars at the most?
What do you think? Do you have any ideas for how we can make this space look and feel a bit more loved?
by LordofMarzipan