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Backyard Ideas199 Stories

Patio Details: Dog Won’t Trample the Plants With This Design
PatiosPatio Details: Dog Won’t Trample the Plants With This Design
By Annie Thornton
An Asian-inspired backyard redo adds clean lines, a new water feature and a sense of spaciousness — with room for a large beloved dog
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Patio Details: Good-bye Cracked Concrete, Hello Lush Garden
PatiosPatio Details: Good-bye Cracked Concrete, Hello Lush Garden
By Annie Thornton
A San Francisco couple replace an old parking space with a barefoot-friendly outdoor retreat for eating, entertaining and play
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This Backyard Is Ready to Party
Backyard IdeasThis Backyard Is Ready to Party
By Bryan Anthony
Colorful outdoor furniture, a custom pizza oven and a stainless steel hot tub make for a lively backyard in Menlo Park
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Patio Details: Seattle Townhouse Gets a Taste of Outdoor Living
PatiosPatio Details: Seattle Townhouse Gets a Taste of Outdoor Living
By Annie Thornton
Working with cedar, steel, stone and planters, a landscape architect rethinks a backyard to make it a more inviting space
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How to Design a Great Garden on a Sloped Lot
Landscape DesignHow to Design a Great Garden on a Sloped Lot
By Jay Sifford
Get a designer's tips for turning a hillside yard into the beautiful garden you’ve been dreaming of
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Backyard Ideas: Writer's Studio and a Japanese-Inspired Garden
PatiosBackyard Ideas: Writer's Studio and a Japanese-Inspired Garden
By Annie Thornton
A nearby Japanese garden inspires a feature-packed backyard and studio for a work-from-home Portland writer
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Take a Peek: A Peaceful Backyard Near Puget Sound
Backyard IdeasTake a Peek: A Peaceful Backyard Near Puget Sound
By Bryan Anthony
Behind a screen of bamboo trees, discover a peaceful garden retreat in the Pacific Northwest
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Quirky Meets Practical in a Dallas Chicken Coop
OutbuildingsQuirky Meets Practical in a Dallas Chicken Coop
By Marianne Lipanovich
These hens have a stylish backyard coop built from recycled materials
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Houzz Call: Show Us Your Well-Designed Treehouse or Tree Fort!
Tree HousesHouzz Call: Show Us Your Well-Designed Treehouse or Tree Fort!
By Mitchell Parker
Got a great treehouse or tree fort? We want to see it! Post yours in the Comments and we’ll feature the best in a future article
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Inside Houzz: Soft Geometry in a Modern Wisconsin Garden
Landscape DesignInside Houzz: Soft Geometry in a Modern Wisconsin Garden
By Annie Thornton
In a city known for harsh winters, homeowners enjoy outdoor living inspired by Southern California
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What to Know About Adding a Backyard Bocce Ball Court
Great Home ProjectsWhat to Know About Adding a Backyard Bocce Ball Court
By Matt Clawson
A regulation court in a relaxed setting helps you get the most from the Italian pastime. Here's what it takes to build one at home
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