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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My Disaster Yars
by ebuecheIt is a desert wanna be landscape with a dumpy gazebo left from previous owne...
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Brick Patio
This brick patio was a lot fun as every brick within the circle had to be cut...
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Endless Possibities,The Ugly Duckling
We renovated this yard in one day for the TV Show "Bushwacked."
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Sideyard
by MeadowlarkA continuation of the paver patio area, which is moving forward. Pretty much ...
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Contemporary design
This is an award winning contemporary design in 2008
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bunnyland
This is my place to escape and just zen.It brings me a lot of joy.
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.