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5 Ways To Update Your Backyard This Spring!

February 28, 20251 min read

Looking For Some Fresh Ideas For Your Backyard?

We have 5 Easy and Fun Ways to Bring Life Back Into Your Backyard this Spring!

1) Breath New Life Into Old Pots 

If your garden needs a little decorative touch, think of using mosaic tiles to make your garden even more special. Old dishes are perfect for a project like this!

2) Create An Outdoor Lounge

A lounge is not only great to have on sunny days, but also perfect for night time entertaining. Using a small couch, and some fun outdoor seating with a small table, you’ve created the perfect oasis in your backyard.

3) Monogram Your Garden

Creating a DIY Monogram planter is an adorable way to personalize your garden and start a real buzz with your friends. Replant as often as you would like, and switch it up with every season!

4) Backyard Bar 

Creating a fun bar outside will not only make you take advantage of your outdoor space more, it will also give you a great spot to store all of those summer drinks that stack up! A truly perfect addition for a fun summer!

5) Add An Easy Herb Garden

An herb garden can bring fresh life into your backyard and your kitchen! Dill, Basil, Rosemary, and all your favorites will always be Available!

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture.

Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy.

Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

Mary Ellen Vanaken

Mary Ellen was born and raised in Long Island, New York. After graduating from college, she worked on Wall Street for JP Morgan in New York City. For the past 25+ years, she has been living in the Alpharetta, Georgia with her husband and daughter. International travel and business are her passions and she loves to go to as many different countries of the world as possible and to indulge in the culture. Mary Ellen has an outgoing personality and is known to be aggressive in marketing real estate. Her goal is to make YOU happy and she knows that buying and selling houses can be very stressful. Her job is to make it as stress-free as possible. With her background in accounting and finance, she will be able to help you find the best value your money can buy. Her professional associations and certifications include Atlanta Board of Realtors, Leadership Council for Keller Williams Realty, CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) and CFIS (Certified Foreign Investor Specialist) as well as being a member of KWGPS (Keller Williams Realty Global Property Specialist). In the past several years, Mary Ellen has worked to achieve several additional designations including CLHMS (Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist), SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Specialist, e-Pro Certified and a Certified DRS AgentTM

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