Backyard Ideas 199 Stories

These clever outdoor cooking and dining setups maximize space without compromising on looks

Patio of the Week Smart Space Planning for an Atlanta Backyard

Elegant retaining walls, built-in furniture and multiuse elements transform a formerly sloped, underused space

Patio of the Week Backyard Fun With a Fire Pit and a Pizza Oven

California homeowners and their friends enjoy outdoor living with comfortable seating, a fountain, a fire pit and more

Landscape Design 8 Patio Arrangements to Inspire Your Outdoor Room

Let these patio furniture setups for spaces large and small motivate you to get outside this season

Landscape Design 11 Design Solutions for Sloping Backyards

By Jo Simmons

Hit the garden slopes running with these bright ideas for terraces, zones, paths and more

Landscape Design Fresh Design Elevates a Salt Lake City Backyard

A new fire feature, a Japanese soaking tub, an outdoor kitchen and a dining area offer the best of outdoor living

Landscape Design Santa Barbara’s Relaxed Style Inspires a Landscape Makeover

A designer looks to the Central Coast for a Northern California home’s plant palette, outdoor kitchen and patio

Landscape Design Outdoor Dream Rooms Give a Chicago Family More Space for Living

Alfresco dining, a built-in spa and an outdoor TV lounge transform this urban yard

Landscape Design How to Choose the Best Spot in Your Yard for a Patio

Consider your site’s natural advantages, how you’d like to use a patio and more before laying your first stones

Before and Afters See 3 Homes Dramatically Transformed by Decks

Designers use these popular and versatile structures to enhance outdoor spaces and indoor-outdoor connections

Landscape Design 10 Creative Deck Designs With Built-In Bonus Features

Sunken seating, creative curves, clever railing ideas and more elevate these deck designs