Backyard Ideas179 Stories
Before and AftersYard of the Week: Pool, Pergola and Gardens in Wisconsin
A landscape designer finds the perfect proportions, layout and blooms for a family of four
Full StoryLandscape DesignYard of the Week: Midcentury-Inspired Lounge for Relaxing
A design firm transforms a small backyard in Austin, Texas, into a multipurpose outdoor retreat — with a new plunge pool
Full StoryLandscape DesignYard of the Week: Whimsical Walled Garden for Play and Discovery
A landscape designer found on Houzz turns a backyard ruin into a secret garden for a family with a young daughter
Full StoryLandscape DesignYard of the Week: Native and Low-Water Plants in Colorado
A bleak backyard is transformed into a colorful meadow-like space with a fire pit, a dining patio and an edible garden
Full StoryLandscape DesignYard of the Week: Orchard and Plantings Bring a Garden to Life
A designer transforms a once-barren L.A. backyard with espaliered fruit trees, herbs and pollinator-friendly flowers
Full StoryLandscape DesignBefore and After: 4 Patio Setups to Inspire Outdoor Lounging
Outdoor sofas, fire pits and a petite plunge pool are a few of the features in these backyard retreats
Full StoryLandscape DesignPatio of the Week: Casual Outdoor Living for a Family of 4
A San Francisco landscape design-build pro found on Houzz adds decks and retaining walls to manage a sloped yard
Full StoryPatio of the WeekPatio of the Week: Petite Pool Enhances a Toronto Backyard
A once-neglected yard becomes an inviting urban retreat, complete with an outdoor kitchen, a lounge and a plunge pool
Full StoryLandscape DesignThis Design Move Can Make a Garden Feel More Expansive
See how to design with sightlines by directing the eye with hedges, vistas and focal points
Full StoryLandscape DesignPatio of the Week: A Beautiful Walled English Garden
See how a designer rescued an overgrown backyard in London using elegant plantings and a clever new layout
Full StoryBefore and AftersPatio of the Week: Planted Terraces Remake a Sloped Yard
An unusable wide, shallow garden is now an inviting space, with two patios linked by a winding path and varied plantings
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