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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Country Heaven
by LindaLou57Great family gatherings in this little piece of heaven. Our sandy soil preven...
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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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Backyard retreat.
Raised pool surrounded by huge live oak trees, new hardscaping in San Antonio...
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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...
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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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creativenut
by honeybeealot of work! Native plants, shrubs, oak trees. Rooms created, Alot of prop...
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pool paradise at home
before pictures of rock pool and spa, bbq area, palms and still trying differ...
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Tropical Back Yard
We have beautiful tropical back yard with a pool with a rock waterfall and at...
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My Cozy Mid-Century Patio
by danapMy patio is concrete embedded with river rock and is original to the house, w...
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Two Acres of Heaven
My yard is relatively new having been built on nasty clay due to a new build....
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Our retreat
by teek4Front and back yards have small amount of sod and plenty of planting areas. W...
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Southern Cal Townhouse Yard
by salamimafiaI've included the before picture as well. We removed the flagstone, bui...
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almost paradise
dark grey bottom lagoon style pool,with 5 palm trees, a new reed fence,and a ...
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Shelly Ct.
by Jeff TraderMy yard is about 1/2 acre at the end of a court. It has an irregular shape, b...
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DrDaves Koi Garden
by DrDave1 acre of fruit trees, Koi Ponds, vegetable garden and DrDave's World Fa...
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.



