Backyard Makeover Inspiration: Real Cedar Landscape by Sara Bendrick

One of my favorite ways to upgrade an outdoor space? Panel walls!
They help break up long fences, create a focal point, and add function—like this one I built with shelves for potted plants near a fire pit.

I used Real Cedar because it looks amazing, lasts long, and naturally resists rot and bugs. It also stains really well—or you can leave it untreated and let it age into a soft grey.

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