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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Big Backyard
by Alison AginsWe have 1 acre that is mostly landscaped. It is really delightful and great f...
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KITTY LITTER BOX NO LONGER
by GINNY EZELLour backyard was nothing but dirt, we had a huge hill that had to be moved ba...
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Endless Possibilities, Streams and Dreams
Man made mountain stream with pond, patio,fire pit, playground, plants,and pa...
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Burlington Outdoor Living Room
Pre-built Modular Outdoor Fireplace added to the already detailed patio. Whi...
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Tropical Escape in the City
Beginning with just a small patio, my husband and I transformed our backyard ...
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Lynn's Nashville Yard
by CLYork0425I live in Nashville, Tennessee, about 3-4 miles from downtown. My yard is abo...
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El Rancho 2020
by LynnThis backyard has seen many transformations over the years. We have sold our ...
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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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pool paradise at home
before pictures of rock pool and spa, bbq area, palms and still trying differ...
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Orono Firepit Patio
Our clients asked for a nice relaxation area adjacent to their swimming pool ...
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Tropical Back Yard
We have beautiful tropical back yard with a pool with a rock waterfall and at...
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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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cesca's cloistered medieval garden
by cescaour yard is rural and divided into a section for the kids to play and a secti...
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My Cozy Mid-Century Patio
by danapMy patio is concrete embedded with river rock and is original to the house, w...
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Kentfield canyon garden
Garden features a garden shed, arbors, custom dog run area, water feature, pl...
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Lowering Yard Maintenance
by Donna F.This year I replace some areas with River Rocks - they look great - are certa...
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Project: Pati-oh!
We "remodeled" our small backyard to become a "whole yard"...
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Outdoor kitchen, Pergola & Paver Patio
by Kim DavernWe added a pergola with ceiling fans and lights, a built-in grill and outdoor...
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Two Acres of Heaven
My yard is relatively new having been built on nasty clay due to a new build....
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San Francisco bay view garden
Garden in Belvedere has views to San Francisco Bay. Garden features an outd...
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.