Summer is upon us, which means backyard barbecues and dips in the pool. For home buyers with a few million to plunk down, some high-end homes offer a lot more in the backyard than a patch of grass and ...

If it's time for a patio update -- either because you want privacy or need a refreshed oasis -- there's a simple, budget-friendly planting method that can help.

There's no need to travel far to find yourself in a serene escape when you have a well-designed patio in your own back yard. To inspire your own al fresco retreat, we rounded up beautiful backyard ...