Outdoor Oasis: Private Getaway With Pergola
Though situated in the suburbs, this backyard uses a high fence, thick bamboo screening and other plants to achieve the feeling of a private getaway. A large wood pergola brings up the far end of the yard, with a built-in bench and fire pit for entertaining friends. The space also includes a simple outdoor kitchen and dining area.
Backyard With Wood Pergola
Landscape designers for this backyard paid careful attention to the plants' texture and size. Thin, narrow bamboo is used as a privacy screen, as well as an existing cherry tree. Succulents and perennials bring in color.
Backyard With Concrete Pavers
Concrete pavers make a stylish landing pad for this petite urban backyard. Elfin thyme is the pretty green border in between.
Backyard With Bamboo Screen
For privacy in this backyard, a tall, horizontal fence and lush bamboo screening do the trick elegantly.
Sectional and Pergola with Windows
This wood and steel pergola allows for peeks through to the fence's lush vines. A myriad of patterned pillows are fun color on the sectional.
Fence With Succulents and Perennials
Drought-tolerant perennials and succulents surround the patio. Varying colors and shades of green add to the garden's visual appeal.
Custom Wood and Concrete Sofa
For entertaining, a large, custom-made wood and concrete sofa is set up in the back half of the backyard.
Patio Dining Area With L-Shaped Bench
A custom-made, L-shaped wood bench is handsome, easy seating around this patio's dining table.
Outdoor Dining Table and Wood Bench
One of this backyard's tasteful, space-saving moves is its custom-made, L-shaped bench that gracefully adds more seating around the dining table.
Outdoor Sitting Area With Orange Chairs
A large wood-and-steel pergola shades this sitting area in the back of the yard. For coziness, there's a fire pit and a cheerful jumble of colorful pillows.
Agave in Garden
Agave and the groundcover stone crop layer the garden in pretty, varying shades of green.
Perennials and Succulents
Agaves, stone crop, euphorbia and anigozanthos are a bright combination of colors and textures in this backyard garden.
Backyard With Wood Pergola
For shade in this backyard, there are a cherry tree and a wood pergola; the pergola also acts as the main focal point. All around the border, plants soften the more industrial look of the concrete patio.
Minimalist Outdoor Kitchen With Green Egg
This backyard isn't big, but it has enough room for a simple outdoor kitchen, including a sleek concrete counter and green egg.
Modern Patio and Fire Pit
A custom, modern fire pit with fire balls was built in the back of this backyard. The perimeter is lush and pretty with succulents and herbs.

Photo By: Ive Haugeland