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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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 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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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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Old World Elegance
My yard is divided into five different "garden rooms" with an overa...
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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 ...
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Just past puberty!
by Stacey MundtOut-of-control! The yard is not bordered correctly, is rather overgrown in p...
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Outdoor Living
Above ground pool size 18' X 33' with above ground deck converted t...
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Donnely Project (Toronto, Canada)
Completed with an outdoor kitchen with fridge, barbecue, sink and pergola for...
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The Woods People
by jannetieSmall yard, about .25 acre, inherited along with the house by my partner in 1...
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El Campo del Mar
This is our villa in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. El Campo del Mar is nestled al...
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My Coastal Garden
When we moved into our newly built house in 2001, the yard was a virtual sand...
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CA water-wise, lawn-free, sustainable, front courtyard
by jewelsSJI started a project at home in November of 2014 to re-do my front yard to mak...
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HANK's Place
by WojAmyOur home was built in 1976 but, the previous owners never really worked on th...
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.