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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bunnyland
This is my place to escape and just zen.It brings me a lot of joy.
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Blue Collar Backyard
by Sal Panicciterraces with pool various places and spaces for sitting and eating
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Front yard
by M B RamerWE have a small yard on a 7000 sq.ft lot . It is a corner lot with the side...
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My Outside Greatroom
Fenced patio attached to our L shape home with a pool and lots of patio table...
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Galapagos Island Shangri-La
Large lush grounds Galapagos Shangri-La is footsteps from the Ocean. With man...
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My garden in Holland in june 2008
by Henk JukkemaA garden from 2500 m3. Round the house. In the middle of Holland.
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Wade's Paradise Island
This is our yard on Paradise Island, Bahamas. We put this in January 2007 an...
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Mandina
Side yard with new fence that my husband built with down and post lighting. ...
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Pool house
by junkyliciousThis is our pool house that we truly enjoy in the heat of summer when it'...
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.










