Tools
Helpful planning tools for the questions that usually start in the yard.
BackyardScout tools are built to help readers move from inspiration to action. The flagship tool is the Backyard Project Planner, which turns rough ideas into realistic costs, materials, and step-by-step plans.
What the planner does
- Builds realistic project plans for patios, raised beds, fire pits, privacy screens, lighting, and more.
- Gives free visitors real cost ranges, materials, timing, and step-by-step guidance.
- Premium adds saved projects, exact budget tuning, printable plans, and shopping lists.
Flagship tool
Backyard Project Planner
Choose a project type, set the budget and yard assumptions that fit your home, then get a polished plan you can actually use.
Included with membership
Premium also unlocks full articles, saved reading lists, saved project plans, custom budgets, printable summaries, and shopping lists with affiliate links.
Need inspiration first?
Browse the article library or jump into topic pages if you are still deciding which backyard upgrade to tackle next.