A helpful compilation of the most wonderful backyard ideas—large, sloped, or small, there are designs for all yards with beautiful budget-friendly options, too!

Transforming your backyard into something Instagram-worthy doesn’t have to burn through your entire savings. But you also don’t want it looking like a rushed DIY fail six months from now. The trick?

With its curvy pool loungers and pergola-shaded deck, designer Carmeon Hamilton’s backyard feels like a mini resort in Memphis. But back when she and her late husband, Marcus, first bought their 1970s ...