Most patios extend directly off the home. However, one way to add functional and beautiful features to a home is to add small patios in or surrounded by gardens in the yard. These can be in addition to a main patio or be the sole patio.
While most people looking for garden patio ideas are looking for ways to create a patio in a garden, some people want ideas for adding garden features on an existing patio such as potted plants, bushes, planters and more.
Other ways to incorporate gardens into a patio setting is by creating gardens around the edges of a patio.
What’s great about most of our featured patios is they aren’t all that elaborate and relatively easy to create (without breaking your budget).
Our garden patio gallery features all 3 types (in a garden, with garden elements on the patio and gardens wrapped around patios).
The sky really is the limit when it comes to your options for creating sitting areas in your yard.
Whether you’re looking for patio ideas featuring patios with fire pits, small patio ideas, or patio decorating ideas…this special gallery is sure to inspire your next project!
Gravel patio situated in the middle of a sprawling yard with large outdoor dining table and chairsStunning true-garden patio situated directly in the middle of a large flower bedBrick patio in the the middle of the yard with umbrella surrounded by lush gardens
Large brick patio surrounded by extensive gardens. Seating consists of large patio lounge seating.Flagstone patio with cellular turf design in the middle of the yard on the edge of a gardenPatio surrounded by trees with large fireplaceFlagstone patio with tall grass border and also bordered by sloping gardenSmall square patio surrounded by gardens and rock pathwaysFabulous elevated garden patio surrounded by lush trees, grasses and plantsRock patio on edge of drop-off looking into forested ravineGrass dining patio surrounded by brick walkways and gardensCross-shaped patio with plant beds surrounding the patio
Large gazebo in the garden with plush modern patio furnitureSmall square brick patio surrounded by plants and small treesFun patio in the middle of gardens with small patio table and umbrella. Hammock off to the side.Elaborate courtyard patio containing a series of gardens containing flowers and trees. Fountain in the middle.
Stylish brick and rock patio among plants and trees with hammockSmall stone patio loaded with potted plants and flowers
Retaining walls are another great way to contain and add beauty to your garden!
Urban dining patio surrounded by gardensIncredible grass and garden patio in the middle of large pool
For more incredible backyard pool designs, click  here!
Huge patio with garden inlays. While this is clearly not a residence, we included it because it shows a great way to incorporate gardens within or on a patio (if it’s large enough).Huge vine-covered gazebo in the middle of formal gardens
We love the above vine covered gazebo! Trellises are another great way to display and grow climbing plants.
Brick patio with umbrella containing large pots with plants and flowers and surrounded by treesTraditional patio surrounded by plants, flowers and treesSmall flagstone patio surrounded by small plants and trees
Jon Dykstra owns an interior design company in North Vancouver, British Columbia. He's fascinated by architecture and interiors. He also enjoys gardening at his "house in the burbs" and "homesteading" at his off-the-grid boat-access cabin.
Combine all that with a love of writing and Homestratsophere.com was born. He balances his working time between running his interior design company, working on his off-the-grid cabin and publishing homestratosphere.com.
