HOOP DREAMS
AT-HOME SPORTS COURTS BY CHRIST Y RIPPEL
We’re all spending more time at home this year due to social distancing, and you may be pondering new projects, wishing to maximize enjoyment of and recreation at your space. If you’ve ever dreamed of launching foul shots in your driveway, sinking a putt in your backyard or engaging in a lively bocce match with your family, it could be time to invest in an outdoor area that will pay dividends for years to come. We talked to local experts who’ve installed home sports courts, and they spoke on everything from what you should consider before taking on your project to how to contain the budget. “If you have an area that doesn’t grow grass well, that’s ripe for a sports court,” says Galen Layman of Seven Oaks Landscape & Hardscape in Glade Hill. 26
Central Virginia HOME Summer 2020