Backyard Ideas178 Stories
PatiosKey Measurements for Designing Your Perfect Patio
Get the right dimensions for your backyard bistro table, dining area, fire pit, grill or outdoor kitchen
Full StoryOutdoor Projects25 Fun Backyard Design Ideas
Celebrate the start of summer with these inspiring ideas for an outdoor space worth staying home for
Full StoryLandscape DesignYard of the Week: Seasons of Blooms in an Idyllic English Garden
A landscape designer transforms his own yard from a square of lawn to an inviting, plant-filled retreat
Full StoryBackyard IdeasSet Up Your Patio for Ultimate Lounging — Whatever Its Size
Make tiny terraces feel larger and expansive decks look more inviting with these styling tricks
Full StoryLandscape DesignBefore and After: 3 Backyards With Zones for Relaxing and Dining
See how designers make over areas where homeowners can lounge, eat and play outdoors
Full StoryLandscape Design10 Ways to Create a Secret Garden
You can design your garden to feel like a secluded backyard retreat, a world apart from the hustle of daily life
Full StoryLandscape Design9 Backyard Updates That Will Improve Your Outdoor Comfort
Consider comfortable seating, lighting, patios and play areas to make your yard a place where you want to spend time
Full StoryLandscape DesignYard of the Week: Low-Water Mediterranean Style and a Food Forest
A landscape designer transforms a blank-slate Southern California space into a colorful, drought-tolerant sanctuary
Full StoryLandscape DesignBefore and After: Standout Patios Transform 3 Underused Yards
Clever layouts, elegant pavers and thoughtful details create stylish, hardworking spaces that enhance outdoor living
Full StoryLandscape DesignYard of the Week: Elegant Curves in an Accessible Backyard
A landscape designer creates an inviting, wheelchair-friendly space in England for playing, entertaining and gardening
Full StoryLandscape DesignYard of the Week: City Garden With a Calm, Private Feel
A landscape architect marries indoors and out in a modern Toronto space inspired by Japanese minimalism
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