Patio - Landscaping Ideas
Patio ideas carry a lot of commercial intent because people are usually deciding between materials, size, and how the space will actually get used. These real yards are handy for comparing paver and concrete looks, seeing how patios connect to planting beds, and spotting layouts that leave room for dining, lounging, or a fire feature.
Editor picks for this category — curated by the YardShare team, not community activity.
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Kentfield park-like garden
by Avant Garden Inc in San Anselmo, CAA useful look at patio edges, flow, and planted softening.
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Our Cape Cod backyard
by Mary of Cape Cod in MANice example of a patio that still feels like part of the yard.
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Sideyard
by MeadowlarkA continuation of the paver patio area, which is moving forward. Pretty much ...
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Front yard
by M B RamerWE have a small yard on a 7000 sq.ft lot . It is a corner lot with the side...
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Fantastic Flagstone
by LucybugOur odd yard area needed a make over and our ideas turned out beautiful. Plan...
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guidry's back yard
by Angie Guidryfence in back and sides , small shed vegetable garden in back of yard by fenc...
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My Sanctuary
by Diana WooMy yard is just the right size, with a flower garden, a vegetable garden and ...
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Mandina
Side yard with new fence that my husband built with down and post lighting. ...
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Backyard Serenity
Recently landscaped backyard. Two side yards house various succulents and b...
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Zen Garden 2012
by krisilynn69Zen Garden with Butterfly garden and water figure. Right now, this yard is ov...
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Riverfront Dream Yard
This is our yard right on the Rogue River in Grants Pass, Oregon.
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Need Ideas for this dead space!
by allthatcaWell this is the side of the back yard off the patio that looks awful and I...
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Minkle Manor
by Minkle ManorI have lived here for almost 20 years. When I bought the home the back yard w...
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Side yard party patio
by Olive GroveThese homeowners wanted to utilize their plain side yard that connected to th...
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Cheryl & Bill's Backyard
by Bill GWe've made some changes to the big, plain, backyard of ours. We started...
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www.larksperennials.com Lark and Dave's Small Peacefu
by LarkOur patio is on the south side of our home. We get alot of intense sun. My hu...
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Very small SM yard/porch/patio space
by Wesley N.Small triangle shaped sunken yard, has two concrete sidewalks bordering two s...
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Jim's Place
by jim49631330ft x 330ft slope on north side and then flat, one pole barn 24ft x 32ft an...
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Manteca, CA Landscape Client
A 1300 square foot back yard in an adult living, home owners association. Thi...
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Backyard Oasis in the midwest
by Ann LenaFront yard with stepping stone stairs, lots of plants, perennials and evergre...
About Patio Landscaping
All patio photos on YardShare are shared by real homeowners and landscaping professionals, so you can compare full projects instead of a single hero shot. Use these examples to study plant combinations, material choices, and how each feature connects to the rest of the yard before you copy anything at home.
Keep browsing related inspiration: fire pit patios, outdoor kitchen layouts, covered patio ideas, backyard patio design ideas .
Patio comparison questions
What should you compare first when planning a patio?
Start with function and circulation: how many people need to fit, whether dining or lounging matters most, and how the patio connects to doors, grill areas, and the yard beyond.
How do patios feel less stark?
The nicest examples use planting beds, seat walls, or nearby vertical elements so the hardscape feels integrated instead of like a bare slab dropped in the yard.

