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. If you want the bigger archive-wide pattern read first, YardShare's Real Yard Trend Report shows how often outdoor-living and backyard-room moves recur across real submitted yards.
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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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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...
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Southern Cal Townhouse Yard
by salamimafiaI've included the before picture as well. We removed the flagstone, bui...
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Florida Tropical Bali/Moroccan Oasis
by cusoliI posted my yard on Rate My Space and someone suggested that I should post it...
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Exterior back yard remodel
Replaced old rotten, out dated decks and stairs with new concrete patios and ...
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In the Clouds
by howardboehmWe are on top of a hill where the clouds come up to our property but are abou...
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Gardening on the Coast
Gardening on the coast brings its own set of challenges -- it's windy, t...
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Royal County Down (Unionville Ontario)
Newly installed cobble stone driveway, retaining walls, natural stone steps, ...
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BLUE HOUSE WITH A WINTER WHITE YARD
by PAT MORRISONTHE LOCUST, OAK, AND RIVER BIRCH HAVE GOTTEN SO BIG THEY ALMOST OBSCURE THE F...
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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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Mill Valley contemporary garden
A contemporary garden with outdoor kitchen, stone patio, stone walls, water f...
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Sherwood
There is an steep incline to the backyard from the driveway and then a covere...
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Fire Ring Garden
Patio and landscaping around fire ring. I built the fire ring around 2013 wi...
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California Dreamin'
by Debbilyn DayI have a small southern california track housing yard with no view but we max...
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Lori & Phil's
The backyard stated out with just a slab patio and a nice view. First came t...
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Foxes Getaway
by The FoxesBack Yard with center Island that includes a pond and waterfall. The back als...
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Kentfield park-like garden
Park-like garden features built-in spa, outdoor kitchen, fire pit area with t...
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: Real Yard Trend Report, 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.
