We’re calling this a backyard makeover, but it’s really a lot more than that. It’s more of a backyard design extravaganza. And best of all, everything you see here is low-maintenance, and uses very little water. That makes these backyard ideas particularly good for anyone who lives in the desert or is dealing with drought conditions… or who just wants to spend less time caring for the yard and more time enjoying it....

These three “musts” for creating the perfect backyard for entertaining come from Alexi Politis of Seeking Alexi. It’s her contribution to the Patio Style Challenge series here on The Home Depot Blog. For Alexi, it really comes down to good patio or deck design. See how simple she makes backyard entertaining with her remarkable skills. The Perfect Backyard for Entertaining I have wanted a cozy backyard area as long as I can...

Summer is in full swing. We all want to ensure that our backyard is ready for it as soon as are families are ready to entertain. And when are kids are ready to play with it. Jamie Dorobek of C.R.A.F.T. was able complete a DIY summer backyard makeover, just in the nick of time for a hot summer in Texas. A DIY Summer Backyard Makeover – Before & After Our Texas Home I feel lucky to call Texas home and love that we can eat and play...

A bright, well-appointed backyard deck makes spending time outside so much more enjoyable. Mallory Fitzsimmons of the blog Charming in Charlotte used a Home Depot patio dining set as the starting point for her new backyard deck idea that’s full of bright and bold color and clever ways to ensure a little bit of privacy. This is Mallory’s contribution to our Patio Style Challenge series here on The Home Depot Blog. We sent Mallory...

If you don’t have a patio, build one! Add a pergola over your new patio, and the decoration possibilities are endless. Blogger Joni Lay was just brimming with backyard patio ideas… even though she didn’t actually have a patio. That made it a cinch we should invite her to join our Patio Style Challenge. We send awesome design and decor bloggers new patio sets and gift cards from The Home Depot. Then we stand back and let them...

Even an interior designer can neglect the “exterior design” when moving into a new house. But the day comes when it’s definitely time for a backyard makeover. That pretty much describes the situation with Eileen Beaver. She’s all about excellent design, as you’ll see on her blog A Creative Day, but her backyard was kind of underwhelming. That is, until she took part in our Patio Style Challenge. That’s where...

Beth Barden of designPOST interiors has come up with one of the simplest DIY backyard games ever. It’s her contribution to our Outdoor Games Style Challenge. We’ve asked some of our favorite design bloggers to create, or re-imagine fun games that you can play in your backyard or at a tailgate party, and that you can make yourself. Beth’s version of yard pong cleverly makes use of regular PVC pipe and some spray paint....

Excellent decor–indoor or outdoor–reflects a personality. Blogger Camille Simmons expertly captured her brother’s passion for community and the environment in the backyard makeover she completed at his California home. Her blog, Planning Pretty, focuses on cooking and entertaining, as well as decor, so you can bet the patio she created is also great for family gatherings and outdoor dining. This was her contribution to our...

Not all backyards are made the same. For city dwellers living in apartments or condos, the outdoor space can be pretty small. Decorating a tiny patio space can be a bit of a challenge. So we turned to Ashley Rose, author of the Sugar & Cloth blog, for her urban backyard decorating ideas. It’s her contribution to our Patio Style Challenge series, in which we send talented design and DIY bloggers a patio set from The Home Depot, and...

This backyard dining space is so elegant with it’s sophisticated gray color scheme with bits of red. It’s also a comfortable spot for enjoying the view from this country home. The styling is by Niña Williams, who writes the blog Niña and Cecilia with her twin sister. The country charm is apparent rom the garden string lights to the outdoor dining set, down to the outdoor rug on this backyard deck. Backyard Dining Space for a C...