Winter Activities to Enjoy in Your Backyard

Top Backyard Winter Activities 

Build a Bonfire

Just because the grass is brown and the trees are bare doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the fire pit! Cozy up with some blankets, hot cocoa, smores, and a roaring bonfire! Plus, research shows being outside can alleviate symptoms of seasonal depression.

Look at the Stars

You don’t need to go out and buy a telescope – though you will be able to see things in greater detail. You can use a pair of binoculars or your unaided eye. While there’s no greenery or flowers to enjoy at this time of year, the night sky has no shortage of wonder. And with the longer nights, you won’t have to stay up late to enjoy the show. Besides, some things are only visible at this time of year —for example, the constellation of Orion, which you can find in the southern sky. Create a scavenger hunt for yourself or your family and see if you can find all the planets, stars, or constellations on your list!

Have a Snowball Fight

We all get cabin fever in the winter – especially this year. Work out some of that pent up energy with a snowball fight. Just don’t aim for someone’s face!  Constructing walls to hide behind, rolling balls of ammunition, and flinging powder at your targets all is a great cardiovascular workout.

Build a Snowfort

The same plastic pails you use to make sandcastles at the beach can be repurposed for snow forts. Simply plop down a line of snow pillars and mold them with additional snow to create a solid line. Rinse and repeat on the layer above until you’ve got yourself a wall to hide behind for those oncoming snowball attacks. What better way to have winter fun than being King or Queen of the Backyard? If you’re really feeling ambitious, try your hand at building a backyard igloo.

Before the Snows Come, Prep Your Yard

Pre-Winter Fertilizer

Nourish your lawn, so when the snows melt, they’ll recover quickly from the damp and compactness from all that winter fun you had! Pre-winter fertilizers contain a high dose of potassium to keep your grass strong.

Take Care of Pests

As the winter snow melts, all that excess water can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other pests. Hiring a professional to apply pest control ensures your winter romping doesn’t lead to springtime nuisances.

Use Winterguard to Protect Trees

This preventative measure protects trees and shrubs from the damaging winter sun and locks in moisture.

Enjoy Your Yard Year-round with Help From Visionary Landscaping and Fertilization

Before the cold and snow sets in, call the experts at Visionary Landscaping . From controlling pests to protecting your trees, we’ll make sure your beloved plants make it through winter safely so you can focus on having fun during the long Michigan winter. Give us a call at 586-281-9205 or leave us a message here . Check out our blog for more lawn care tips and tricks.