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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Frog Heaven
by LynnStarted with a small pre-formed pond and then added a larger pond dug out by ...
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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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KITTY LITTER BOX NO LONGER
by GINNY EZELLour backyard was nothing but dirt, we had a huge hill that had to be moved ba...
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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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In the Clouds
by howardboehmWe are on top of a hill where the clouds come up to our property but are abou...
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Aquascape, Inc.
Aquascape's signature pond was installed in July 2008, replacing an ugly...
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California Dreamin'
by Debbilyn DayI have a small southern california track housing yard with no view but we max...
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Xeriscapes & waterwise landscapes
Low maintenance and low water landscapes that deliver beauty year round. Che...
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Airmont NY
This yard was a complete transformation. We designed a new multi level deck, ...
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Cheaper than Therapy
by LynnWhat once started out as just a plain yard has, over the last 12 years, becom...
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Backyard Oasis
by Anita BirchWe have created a vacation spot in our backyard. In 2009 we installed a fibe...
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Backyard relaxing & entertaining!
Our backyard went from pine trees, dirt and a semi circle driveway to a fabul...
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Old World Elegance
My yard is divided into five different "garden rooms" with an overa...
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Cottage Home on Murphy Lake, Remodel
by Karen WWe have been doing a whole house remodel, including the yard. Just finished g...
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La Maisonnee
1 & 1/2 acre yard set in hillside with forested area. Parking set up for ...
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.




