Pour and finish the concrete: If your patio is tiny ... You can save money on large patios by buying Portland cement, sand and crushed stone separately, then mixing all these components yourself ...

"Pairing concrete with warm, natural materials creates a balanced aesthetic," says Nahal Sohbati, landscape designer at Topophyla. Wicker and rattan are often weather-resistant, too, making them a ...

Common mistakes include adding too much water to the mix to make it easier to pour, sprinkling the surface of the concrete ...