Backyard Ideas156 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 StoryBackyard IdeasYard of the Week: Stylish Zoned Backyard With Ambiance
A family in Denver that loves to entertain gets an outdoor retreat with defined spots to gather, eat and lounge
Full StoryLandscape DesignYard of the Week: New Pool, Grill Area and Stylish Lounge
A landscape designer updates a coastal home to suit a family’s lifestyle and create a welcoming spot for guests
Full StoryBefore 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
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