How LawnCare by Walter Can Turn Your Yard into a Fall Retreat

These days, people are spending more time than ever in their backyards, whether it's hosting small barbecues, relaxing with a cool beverage, watching the kids burn off energy or relaxing in a beautiful garden.

Soon it will be time for mums, bonfires, apple cider and pumpkin-carving.

If you're starting to feel your backyard doesn't quite offer all the relaxation and fun that it could, we want to show you some gorgeous photos from the portfolio of LawnCare by Walter. In addition to installing beautiful landscaping and raising green, healthy lawns, LawnCare by Walter specializes in patios, outdoor fire pits, garden hardscaping and more.

Here are some of their designs that just blew us away:

1) A Relaxing Spot by the Fire: We love how this Belgard Mega Dublin paver patio and Belgard Weston Universal seal wall add a sense of grandeur to an already relaxing backyard. Can't you just imagine cozying up to the fire pit on a cool night? The patio extends to a walkway, tying together the design throughout the entire space.

2) Prime Outdoor Entertaining Space: This outdoor woodburning fireplace creates a warm and private place to gather — within eyesight of children's playsets and open space. The patio's natural flagstone is the perfect complement to the Unilock's Brussels Universal wall block used to construct the fireplace.

3) Something for Everyone: This design just offers so many options for the busy household: relax under the pergola, build a fire, dine in the fresh air and more. The space flows together nicely but offers a little bit of privacy if, say, the adults want to chat while the kids gather around a fire.

4) The Ultimate Relaxation Garden: The whole world and its worries disappear when you step inside this lush, colorful garden with its gentle water feature. It's the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the peace of home.

5) Asian Design Meets Midwest Function: The Asian touches throughout this patio and reimagined entryway offer a relaxed, low maintenance feel with common Midwestern amenities, including a large fire pit.

Ready to design your own backyard retreat? LawnCare by Walter has a team of landscape designers who can bring your vision to life or offer creative solutions if you're not sure exactly what you want. You'll see why they've twice been voted the Best Landscape & Lawn Care Service by Rockford Register Star readers! Visit lcbwalter.com or call 815-332-9544.