Get the Backyard of Your Dreams With These Affordable Ideas From HGTV's Desert Flippers

Don't let minimal concrete landings limit your outdoor living function. This home had only small concrete landings outside each slider . . . not enough patio to "live" on. We expanded the usable area by adding concrete pavers with decomposed granite rock in between. We created two expanded patios with a soft yet modern feel by incorporating feature plants and boulders to center the newly defined areas. Now both sliders open to expansive outdoor living areas. Lay out some rugs. Throw in some patio furniture. The only thing left to do is decorate it!