Patio of the Week177 Stories
Landscape 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 DesignTour a Designer’s Gardens in the North Carolina Mountains
The nature-inspired landscape surrounds a new dogtrot home with a meadow, a steep hillside, bogs and a natural stream
Full StoryLandscape DesignYard of the Week: Lush Aquatic Garden Welcomes Wildlife
The peaceful London landscape, with two ponds and a trickling waterfall, is a sanctuary for garden visitors of all types
Full StoryPatio of the WeekPatio of the Week: Former Trash Area Now a Luxe Outdoor Lounge
An architect turns a 400-square-foot side yard into a stylish retreat for relaxing and entertaining
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: Privacy, Seating and Lush Plantings
This elegant landscape was once a series of unconnected zones. Now it has a focal point and space for entertaining
Full StoryLandscape DesignPatio of the Week: Kitchen’s Cheerful Palette Goes Outside
An architect blends indoors and out in a yard with Scandinavian and Japanese influences and a multitiered design
Full StoryTrending NowThe 10 Most Popular Patio and Deck Tours of 2020
The most-read stories from our Patio of the Week series show clever ways outdoor areas can create more living space
Full StoryLandscape DesignPatio of the Week: Designer’s Cozy Retreat in a Side Yard
Tight on space, big on style, this 15-foot-wide Boston patio has an outdoor kitchen, dining area and fireplace lounge
Full StoryLandscape DesignA Magical Australian Garden With Room to Explore
Step into a landscape architect-designed yard with distinct elements that complement a traditional-meets-modern home
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