There are plenty of hardscaping options available for renters.
Small ready-made water features are now available from garden suppliers that only require you to place them on the ground and switch them on.
Similarly, statues, bird baths and feeders and ornate garden lights are available in forms that can quickly be installed and uninstalled whenever need be.
Another good option is a portable gazebo, which offers shade and protection from the elements, but without the trouble of adding a full patio and roof.
You can place a table, chairs and a barbecue under your gazebo for the perfect outdoor living space that you can take with you wherever you go.