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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DiGiorgio Yard
Nice sized MD yard with great space to expand and grow! Flat and green!
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Free Your Mind...... Replenish Your Soul......
by BradAllow the lush green environment and tranquil, soothing sounds of the fountai...
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formal organic shell garden
shell garden with ilex schilling. This areea was grass originally, I added fe...
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A 15-Foot Resort for Two
Our itty-bitty 15' x 50' yard was just sand when we move in our new...
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tropical in california
by dreameron the Sacramento River with lots of wildlife we are trying for a tropical fe...
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www.larksperennials.com Mid-July SUN and SHADE Gardens
by LarkThis year in my Wisconsin zone 4-5 we had ALOT of rain. The gardens are real...
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Minkle Manor
by Minkle ManorI have lived here for almost 20 years. When I bought the home the back yard w...
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Making Yard Out of Nothing At All
by Todd BrockWe took a bare, unusable backyard and made it into something special for the ...
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MzTray's Backyard
Metal Frame above ground pool, free standing BBQ, wicker and stone dining tab...
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creativenut
by honeybeealot of work! Native plants, shrubs, oak trees. Rooms created, Alot of prop...
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Frog Heaven
by LynnStarted with a small pre-formed pond and then added a larger pond dug out by ...
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Waterway Retreat
This is a house/project I recently finished in Wilmington, NC. The challenge...
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A Little Bit of Paradise
by JoanThis is where my husband and I go to unwind. We live in a small development ...
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All in one
by cociaOur back yard started simple but ended up with everything...pool, hot tub, BB...
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Small Space - Low Maintenance
This is the back yard of a home that will probably become a rental property. ...
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Hacienda Courtyar/Patio
by Z3Cross through the heavy wood double doors and enter your private courtyard an...
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Concrete Acid Stain
Hi, I am an artist and certified concrete acid stain expert in Las Vegas. Aci...
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.


