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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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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back-breaking flagstone patio
by TraciOur yard had some serious drainage problems and awful soil. The sod put in by...
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BBQ Bar With a View
by BryanI built this bar and bbq myself in the summer of 2006. The foundation is conc...
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Sherwood
There is an steep incline to the backyard from the driveway and then a covere...
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PeriniPool
by L PeriniBackyard designed by homeowner. Landscape installed by family. No professiona...
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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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I Got Flowers in Low Places
Home Sweet Home! Our 4 acres, (about half of which is wooded), consisted of o...
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Real Escape's Patio
by Real EscapeThis is our paver patio that we had built a few years ago. The guy who did i...
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Patio Garden
Naturescapes Garden comes from a landscaping business I used to operate for a...
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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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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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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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Gazebo on Lake Margate
Our pagoda top survived hurricane Wilma, but last year in Sept, we had a bad ...
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.

