Backyard layout

For those that struggle with how to start their landscape design this process is amazing. The idea is to arrange your spaces conceptually with bubbles, move those bubbles towards strong shapes, then finally place plant materials to reinforce your outdoor rooms.

Here we've compiled 70 of the best backyard design ideas we could come up with to transform your yard into something grand!

Summer months are for patio living. We've created four patio layouts for the most common spaces to help you get the most enjoyment.

Use plants, hardscaping, and other backyard landscape design elements such as water features, fencing, and arbors to create privacy and beauty.

2021 has been called the ‘year of the yard’ and I’m here for it. Spring fever has hit hard and I’ve spent the last weeks scouring Pinterest, coming up with elaborate plans for our future dream backyard. Sadly those won’t come to fruition until next Spring, but in the meantime, a girl can dream… Now […]

UPDATE: Don’t miss Part 2 of this makeover, a One Year later update and Two Years later update! Today is the culmination of months of labor intensive, physically and mentally exhausting work (but as always… worth the effort!) We started this project back in February, when the yard looked like this: Knocking down the concrete […]

Make your home the most beautiful on the block with one of these lush front yard garden ideas. Our plans will help even novice gardeners achieve a bright, colorful perennial display.

Design layouts for long, narrow gardens that you can try at home. Tips and tricks for designing a narrow garden like a landscaping pro.

Use our small backyard ideas and design-smart landscaping tips to help your outdoor space live big.

Get expert advice on improvements to your home, including design tips, how much you'd expect to pay for a pro and what to ask when hiring experts.