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
by Peggy UtleyHardscape patio with fireplace, grilling island, stone walls. Everything was...
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Paradise Found
We bought this house "on the cliff" to remodel and sell, but after ...
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Riverfront Dream Yard
This is our yard right on the Rogue River in Grants Pass, Oregon.
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Need Ideas for this dead space!
by allthatcaWell this is the side of the back yard off the patio that looks awful and I...
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Dunavant Farm
by RayIn a small Huntsville, Alabama subdivision, which is just under .50 acres. Th...
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Outdoor Creations
by AndreaBBQ, fire pit, bridge, pool, table, vertical wall stamping and decorative con...
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Brick Patio w/ Pergola
We started out with just a 10x15 slab of concrete (before shot) and after lot...
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Orange County Floral Patio
I have a small patio that was initially covered with large banana leaf trees ...
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Eagle Point Landscaping Project
by WiesnergStarted with a new home with no yard and made it a yard to enjoy
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Backyard retreat.
Raised pool surrounded by huge live oak trees, new hardscaping in San Antonio...
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outdoor patio
by vonnieThis is my outdoor deck. My husband and I bought an outdoor fireplace and ad...
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My Southwestern Yard
by Mindi VerdiNew house construction that we finished and designed ourselves, including poo...
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Marie Jean's Yard
She had a ugly concrete patio with beautiful landscape. She did not want to s...
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First steps to backyard makeover
by junkyliciousMy small, square yard was a nothing but dirt left by the contractor. Only go...
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.





