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65+ Best Landscaping Ideas to Completely Revamp Your Yard

Increase curb appeal — or just make a space you want to inhabit.

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If your home is feeling a little drab right now, it may be time for a change. But that doesn't mean that you have to repaint, or otherwise fix the interior. Instead think outside the box — to your front and back yards! Especially these days, when we're all much more likely to be hosting outside, you can get a lot of mileage out of Accenting the exterior of your home. Natural elements, from flora and fauna to privacy trees, stonework, and water features all make for a far more inviting space for your future guests (not to mention a restful retreat for you!).

Here, we've compiled our favorite landscaping ideas in the hopes that they'll inspire your next outdoor renovation. Let these backyard ideas motivate you to create your own beautiful garden or front lawn oasis without breaking the bank. From a perfectly-positioned rose arch that'll give your home major English garden vibes, to a modern brick staircase dotted with flowers and a fabulous dug-out fire pit (s'mores, anyone?), there's something here for just about every homeowner—no matter his or her design sensibility.

Of course, the best part of the ideas we've compiled here is that you can implement many of them without spending a fortune. We've got budget porch and patio decorating ideas, simple DIY tutorials, and easy hacks for thoroughly overhauling small backyards—and very few of them actually require a professional designer. Time to start dreaming and saving big!

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Have a Seat

Adding seating to your yard opens you up to a world of possibilities: You can dine alfresco, you've got a great new spot to crack open a new book, and so much more. Laying down gravel or pebbles is a good place to start; next, add a table and chairs.

SHOP OUTDOOR TABLES

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Install a Simple Stone Path

We're fans of stone paths for both pragmatic and aesthetic reasons. They're beautiful, of course, but they're also the easiest and most convenient way to get from place to place. No need to wander through your freshly cut grass anymore!

SHOP STEPPING STONES

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Gather Around the Fire

A fire pit is the easiest way to ensure that your backyard is the talk of the town this summer. Your neighbors won't be able to get enough! If you do go this route though, don't forget to stock your pantry with plenty of marshmallows and graham crackers.

See more DIY outdoor fireplace ideas.

SHOP FIRE PITS

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Build a Sophisticated Treehouse

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Line a Staircase with Flowers

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Go Natural in your Garden Beds

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Plant Symmetrical Saplings

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Make an Urban Escape

Thanks to rustic rockers, a collection of terra-cotta pots, and climbing vines, you'd never guess at first glance that this seemingly pastoral townhouse garden terrace lies in the heart of New York City's storied West Village neighborhood.

Read more about the townhouse.

SHOP ROCKING CHAIRS

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Install a Galvanized Water Trough

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Repurpose a Bike Into a Planter

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Get Fancy with Water Features

Of course if money is no object, you could design an entire house around the landscape! For this Wyoming home, architects utilized an ancient aquifer to add truly remarkable water features.

Read more about this amazing Wyoming home.

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Add Some Simple Flower Beds

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Line a Path with Lavender

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Plant Some Climbing Vines

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Build (or Renovate) a Potting Shed

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Add Climbing Moonflower

Also called tropical white morning-glory, moonflower is a night-blooming species of morning glory. It features fragrant white flowers that open from sundown to sunup, midsummer to early autumn—you can literally watch them unfurl at dusk.

SHOP MOONFLOWER SEEDS

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Start Your Garden from Scratch

Planting fruits and veggies doesn't have to be complicated.The Backyard Homestead will help even the most inexperienced of gardeners grow their own food in no time.

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Hang Up Flower Pots

These pots look like they're suspended in mid-air, but they're actually secured with clay pot hooks — plastic supports that easily screw into a wall and let you quickly hook and unhook terra cotta pots. Each hanger can bear up to 30 pounds, so they're great for larger pots as well.

Rebekah Lowin Senior Editor Rebekah Lowin is a Senior Editor at The Pioneer Woman, covering home décor, food, entertaining, crafting, gardening, and holiday.

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