Backyard Patio and Arbor Design & Installation

The client wanted to transform their large, rectangular backyard into a comfortable place to entertain, relax and enjoy the outdoors. With full sun and plenty of open space, the property offered a great opportunity to create a backyard landscape design with several distinct areas while keeping the overall space open and inviting.

I installed a 16-foot by 38-foot interlocking brick paver patio to provide plenty of room for outdoor dining, seating and entertaining. An open cedar arbor was built at one end of the patio to add height, structure and partial shade. At the opposite end, I installed a fire pit with permanent seating, creating a comfortable gathering place that could be enjoyed throughout much of the year.

New garden beds were added around the patio to frame the outdoor living area and help elongate the landscape. Dogwood and Maple trees provided height and seasonal interest, while colourful and fragrant shrubs and perennials softened the edges of the patio and added texture throughout the backyard.

A natural stepping stone garden path connected the different areas of the yard, and a new seeded lawn completed the landscape. The finished backyard provides the client with a functional outdoor entertaining space that feels established, welcoming and connected to the surrounding gardens.