Luckily, you don't need to sacrifice your patio aesthetic — you can instantly elevate your backyard with beautiful water features that double as privacy screens or white noise machines.

If your home has a yard, then it likely has a patio or an area you could turn into a patio. Unfortunately, too many of ...

Integrate calming water features Water features perform double ... "The right outdoor furniture for your garden or patio can really add the finishing touches to your space," says Yost.