“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” –  Marcus Tullius Cicero

What does your backyard look like right now? Is it a plain slab of concrete? Or perhaps you have a wood deck? If you have an empty patio, then it’s time you do something about it. It’s fine to start with patio furniture and decor. However, you need to go one step beyond this.

These patio garden ideas will help you turn your plain humdrum design into a beautiful and vibrant outdoor living space. Perhaps you add gardening spaces that allow you to grow herbs. Or maybe you want to grow vegetables that can supplement your family’s diet. Then there are flowers. They may not give you food, but they’ll look stunning in full bloom.

Isn’t it time you try out one or more of these patio gardening ideas with your home?

1. Backyard Patio Garden Ideas

Adding plants and gardening in your backyard takes a plain yard and turns it into a beautiful escape. If you have a small yard, tall plants and hanging baskets can give your backyard a whimsical secret garden feel. Larger backyards benefit from sweeping landscaping that defines the property into multiple usable spaces.

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Start your patio makeover by looking at backyard ideas. This will help you to understand what works and what doesn’t in the space you have available.

Large container gardening may work well on a large patio. However, smaller patios don’t have the space for these large containers. Vertical gardening is a smart idea for small patios and balconies. However, it’s a bit unnecessary for large patios.

Pavers are beautiful but can become very expensive when you have a large space planned out for your patio. Hanging planters give you additional gardening space but only work if your patio has a stable overhead covering that can support the hanging planters’ weight.