A backyard patio usually offers more privacy and is a perfect space for barbecues and sitting in the sun. But what if your ...

If your house's aesthetic leans more rustic, stick to natural forms such as raw-sided stone pavers ... the stone patio and walls at this poolside lounge area, with a bamboo pergola ensuring ...

Hardscapes are the constructed features such as paths, patios and pergolas that make a landscape human-friendly. Their permanent and relatively costly nature calls for careful planning before ...

"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 ...

Man raking a gray gravel garden next to a modern house - Aleksandarnakic/Getty Images ...