Tag: Backyard


  • 16 Small Backyard Ideas to Live Large Outside

    How do you make a small garden feel larger? โ€œRobust and deeply saturated colors in your flowers, shrubs, and small trees can actually make your space appear brighter and bigger,โ€ says Parker, the landscape architect. She also notes that drawing the eye up is vital in a small space: โ€œIf you are fortunate enough to…

  • Designers Reveal How to Make Your Urban Backyard Feel Like a Retreat

    The sound of freeway traffic, a view of the neighborsโ€™ yards, and a patchy, sloped lawn were the defining features of Scot Eckley and Devin Fitzpatrick’s small Seattle backyard when they moved into the home 19 years ago. In other words, โ€œIt was a dream come true,โ€ Fitzpatrick says with a laugh. The pairโ€”heโ€™s a…

  • 30 Small Backyard Ideas Thatโ€™ll Make Your Neighbors Wonder How You Pulled It Off

    Got a petite patch of outdoor space? These 30 small backyard ideas are clever, cozy, and full of charm โ€” perfect for transforming even the tiniest yard into a stylish and serene escape. Whether youโ€™re dreaming of a lush garden nook or a pocket-sized patio paradise, these tips will help you make every square foot…