"Backyard" yards, pictures, and ideas...
Backyard relaxing & entertaining!
Owner: Michelle Wainwright Location: Salisbury, MDOur backyard went from pine trees, dirt and a semi circle driveway to a fabulous retreat...it took 6 years in the making but we are now at a good point! The house addition was done 6 years ago with the deck being added the following year. After that the pool and the white picket fencing came in. ...
Mountain Lodge Pond on a Budget
Owner: Alicia Perry Location: FlorenceBackyard with a steep slope towards the house was transformed into a patio with firepit with a rock retaining wall and connecting it to a pond with a waterfall. Each rock was laid by hand. We stained the concrete ourselves. The pond has a saltwater pump and we swim/float in the four foot deep wat...
Lucky on the lake
Owner: David & kay Miller Location: Pittsburg, TxMy wife Kay and I relocated here when we retired five years ago. We have been working renovating the inside and the outside ever since. The front yard received a minor transition of adding several beds around the pecan trees and in front of the walkway. The backyard has been almost completely ren...
backyard flowers
Owner: heidi Location: WisLong narrow yard with river in background. Our fourth summer here and working with a tight budget. Greenhouse in use only in spring and came from our old house. Fences and arbor were put up to create an enclosed area for flowers and to help keep the deer out. They love to eat new trees....
Backyard Oasis
Owner: Anita Birch Location: Perrysburg, OHWe have created a vacation spot in our backyard. In 2009 we installed a fiberglass pool and all the hardscaping as well as the pergola and attached shed to the house. This year, we put in an outdoor kitchen and finished the decorating. Since living in NW Ohio, we wanted a place to grill out and s...
Backyard at Whispering Oaks
Owner: Larry Breidenbach Location: McHenryOur home is surrounded by 9 giant oak trees with an open grass space with a 75 ft. weeping willow, magnolia and redbuds surrounding the perimeter. We have a wonderful sun garden for perennials as well as ferns under the shade of the biggest oak tree in the neighborhood....
Courtyard Pool and Backyard Oasis
Owner: Cheryl Meyne Location: Jacksonville BeachNew addition to our home included a courtyard pool with garden. We also have recently completed our Backyard garden to create a private Oasis our family enjoys....
Clare & Tommy's Backyard - Mid-Spring 2010
Owner: Clare & Tommy Location: Upper Saddle RiverOur back yard has come a long way since we moved in almost 7 years ago. One of the first things we did after having stone terraces installed on the downward sloping property was to plant peonies against the walls of the second level. They always give us a spectacular show every spring!...
Just past puberty!
Owner: Stacey Mundt Location: PlymouthOut-of-control! The yard is not bordered correctly, is rather overgrown in places and lacks a Zen quality that is desperately desired. Please offer any advice and suggestions. I love working in the yard and am ready to get dirty! We have a deep backyard that is fenced in with modern material, ...
