Yard Ideas Blog
The Fragrant Garden: Sensuous, Scented Flowers
Why not create a garden of sensuous scents? A small plot in your yard devoted to only flowers that titillate the nose, that make you breathe so deeply that youre transported to a more restful, heavenly place. Read More
Yards Designed By The Worlds Best Parents
Some parents (and grandparents) really go all out in turning their backyard into a super-fantastic playground for their progeny. These projects no doubt cost a pretty penny, but its worth it to pry kids loose from their X-Box long enough to actually get some physical activity. Read More
A Mans Home is His Castle Medieval Landscaping
Sometimes, when the chips are down, all youve got is the quarter acre plot of land you call home. If thats the case, you may start feeling a bit protective about your little slice of property. Thats the time to consider adding some medieval touches to your landscape design. Read More
Giving Back With Community Gardens
Having your own garden is a richly rewarding experience; but theres something even more enjoyable about introducing your friends and neighbors to the joys of landscaping. In the true spirit of YardSharing, some of our members are involved in creating and maintaining community gardening areas. Read More
Get Creative With Containers: Pot Luck Planters
When we think of potting up some plants for our home or garden, we often think of the traditional clay pots or the lighter-weight, clay-colored, plastic pots. But have some fun, use your imagination, and come up with some unique, untraditional containers for your plants. Read More
How To Grow A Giant Cabbage
The first thing of course is the seed. I use "Daneli Seeds, Anchorage", which has a cabbage called OS Hybrid Cross. We grow much larger cabbages in Alaska because of the long, long hrs of daylight...20 hrs of direct sun in June! Read More
Check Out These Terrific Terraces
Whether your yard is naturally sloped or if you want to add height as a design ploy, terraces offer a very flexible landscaping solution. Theyve been used for thousands of years in disciplines ranging from agriculture to architecture. Read More
Gardening for Seniors
Ask gardeners in their golden years why they still garden, and youll probably receive a variety of answers. I love it, and it keeps me going. It gives me something to get up for each day. My garden is my pride and joy; its been with me for many years, and I intend to give it loving and...
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Tiki Time!
Whether youre a Jimmy Buffett Parrothead or just daydreaming of the warm sands of Waikiki, nothing says tropical better than a tiki bar. So tune up the Macaws and Birds of Paradise, mix up some Mai Tais, and join us on our virtual tour of Polynesia as we visit some great tiki bars! Read More
Benched! Getting Outdoor Seating Right
If you ever feel like taking a time-out outside, you need a place to sit. A very large anthill can be an invigorating seating option, but its not one we recommend for long term use. For a more traditional solution, consider adding a bench or two to your landscape. Read More
About Yard Ideas
"Just another landscaping blog, right?" Wrong...sort of. The theme of the YardShare community has always been, Knocking Down Fences. So the Yard Ideas presented here are really our member's ideas, packaged into neat little articles. We use yards that the members have shared as examples of great ideas that will hopefully inspire you. Enjoy!