7 Creative Ways to Use Steel in Your Outdoor Landscape

Now that the weather is warming up, it’s time to start thinking about what you want to do with your yard. If you want to have a beautiful yard, but you don’t want to go with some of the more conventional yard decorating ideas, steel can be a great way to add color, texture, and style without following the crowd. Here are seven creative ways you can add steel from Wasatch Steel to your outdoor landscape.

Metal Garden Sculptures
Anyone can plant flowers and shrubs in their garden, but what really adds character are the small details. If you’re looking for something that will create a little personality beyond just the colors and shapes of your floral arrangements, steel sculptures can be a great idea. You can purchase metal sculptures, or if you are the artistic type, come to the steel supermarket and find some odds and ends to make your own.

Custom Steel Name Signs
Another popular trend that is a little different from the usual metal numbers on the front of the house is to get a custom steel name sign. Include your family name and your address, and even some designs that show your personality and the things you love.

Steel Outdoor Fire Pit
Nothing says summer quite like an open campfire, but if you don’t want to have to load up the family and find a recreation area where you can sit in front of a fire every weekend, think of all the fun you can have with a steel fire pit. Wasatch Steel has all the tools and pieces you need to build one, from something simple to elaborate, or anywhere in between.

Custom Steel Outdoor Kitchen
If you love to live in your outdoor area and you want to be able to cook and entertain outside as well, steel can be a great addition as a custom outdoor kitchen. Building with steel ensures that you will get a sturdy outdoor kitchen unit that is resistant to heat and weather and will last for many summers to come.

Metal Waterfall
Building a water fountain or waterfall is another great way to use metal in your landscape. Steel offers a durable and long-lasting material that can withstand decades of use, and comes in an array of colors and patinas to choose from.

Metal Walls
Instead of building a rock wall, talk to your landscaper about putting in a metal retaining wall. You can use different thicknesses and different metal colors to create texture and depth in your landscape, and keep dirt and flowerbeds in their intended place. In addition you can create levels or steps with steel walls that allow for planters and other visually interesting landscape ideas.

Steel Landscape Lighting
Dramatic landscape lighting is another way to add flair and fun to your outdoor space. Steel landscape lights offers you the ability to get several different shapes and sizes that are resistant to weather and fading, plus you can get custom designs cut just for your yard. You can also get protective finishes such as powder coating, painting, or galvanizing that will prolong the life of your lights.

Steel from Wasatch Steel is so versatile that it can be used for many different things in your outdoor landscape. Use these seven creative ideas to add some spark to your landscape design this year and be the envy of the neighborhood.

4 Ways to Create a Beautiful Yard with Steel

You already know that you can use steel for a wide variety of building and construction projects, and for functional things like pipelines and support beams, but did you also know that items from Wasatch Steel can make a great source for outdoor decorations? Using steel in your yard is a fun way to add color, dimension, and character beyond just the basic grass, trees, shrubs, and flowers. Here are some ways you can creatively use steel to get a beautiful yard.

Steel Fences
If you need to build a fence around your yard, whether it’s your backyard, front yard, or both, you can use steel to create a timeless, classic look and also give you the added security that you need. Forego the hassle and upkeep of wood fences, and the bland, uniform look of vinyl for something that expresses your individual style. You can choose from a wide variety of spindles that come in any size you need to build a tall or short fence, and you can get ones that are ornamental, functional, or even something custom that you want designed. Wasatch Steel has a huge selection of ornamental steel to choose from for your fencing needs.

Steel Stair Rails
In addition to your fence around the edges of the yard, steel makes a great addition to your backyard deck and garden areas. If you have a second story deck, you can even use steel to build a staircase and stair rails for a one-of-a-kind look in your yard. Perforated or raised steel make great non-slip surfaces for the stairs, and because steel has exceptional strength and durability it can withstand even the harshest weather conditions with requiring a lot of maintenance and upkeep. You could even try some spiral stairs for a fun look in the backyard that is different from the usual style.

Steel Landscaping Materials
Another way to add steel to your yard is in the landscaping materials. Instead of getting concrete edging or hassling with building brick or stone walls, use steel plates as your edging materials. You can get them in a variety of patinas and colors, as well as different widths and thicknesses, to create a beautiful dimensional landscape look.

Signs & Accessories
Finally, finish off your yard with some steel signs and accessories. You can add steel numbers to the front of your house for the address sign, or even have a custom steel sign cut with your family name and house number. Then use steel signs in the garden and on the back deck for fun décor. You can bring any design to Wasatch Steel and we can help you make that vision a reality with the perfect sign for your home and garden. If you’re looking for interior décor, we can even make signs for the inside of your home as well.

There are so many different ways that you can decorate with steel around your yard. With spring arriving it’s that time of year to start thinking about it, so before you do anything more, come check out the selection of different items available at the steel supermarket so you can find something that will truly make your yard unique.