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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Patio Garden
Naturescapes Garden comes from a landscaping business I used to operate for a...
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SOUTHERN SPLASH
This was my first pool project for a client in NC. The area has mulit-levels ...
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Rosemary Dr
by edonySmall garden bordering on a tidal stream. Across the road is a large pond whi...
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Our little piece of Paradise
We did a patio makeover after a limb ruined our previous patio. We did a flag...
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Front Yard Potager
by Eric MThis is an organic potager front yard garden I started two years ago. From Wi...
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TikiMan's Paradise
by tikimanThis is my Bali inspired yard in Southern California. I collect many differen...
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Backyard Oasis
by Anita BirchWe have created a vacation spot in our backyard. In 2009 we installed a fibe...
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Backyard Paradise
Gotta love water! The Fountain, natural pond and retaining walls went in firs...
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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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Mountain Lodge Pond on a Budget
by Alicia PerryBackyard with a steep slope towards the house was transformed into a patio wi...
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Heartland Treasures
Craftsman Home being used as an Antiques and Collectibles shop and residence....
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Backyard relaxing & entertaining!
Our backyard went from pine trees, dirt and a semi circle driveway to a fabul...
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Backyard Oasis in the midwest
by Ann LenaFront yard with stepping stone stairs, lots of plants, perennials and evergre...
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Golfer Paradise
Putting green with wandering walkway craftsman syle lights,surrounded by a va...
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Gazebo on Lake Margate
Our pagoda top survived hurricane Wilma, but last year in Sept, we had a bad ...
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Old World Elegance
My yard is divided into five different "garden rooms" with an overa...
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My High Desert Yard
I designed my owned yard and find a landscaper to do it.Its very comfortable ...
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Cottage Home on Murphy Lake, Remodel
by Karen WWe have been doing a whole house remodel, including the yard. Just finished g...
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Steve & Penni's Patio
by SteveThis patio was a grassy area in the back yard. We dug out the grass and 6&quo...
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La Maisonnee
1 & 1/2 acre yard set in hillside with forested area. Parking set up for ...
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.