A backyard pond can be a nice touch, but if you dont have a pool it can seem like a bit of a waste. Why should the fish get to have all the fun? Thats the attitude of YardShare contributor Sandi Clarke. Read More
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Transforming A Pond Into A Spa
A backyard pond can be a nice touch, but if you dont have a pool it can seem like a bit of a waste. Why should the fish get to have all the fun? Thats the attitude of YardShare contributor Sandi Clarke. Read More
Grandmothers Garden Hydrangeas: Todays Fashion Flower
Hydrangeas are enjoying a renaissance in gardens throughout parts of the US. Although some of the old-fashioned varieties are not zone friendly, many can be successfully grown to zone 5, and a few even to zone 3. Read More
Take Your Yard From Tiny to Terrific
Are you self conscious about the size of your...yard? Having a limited lot isnt anything to be ashamed of. Lots of people have this issue and still manage to live happy and fulfilling landscaping lives. Read More
Divide and Conquer - Gardening With Bulbs, Part Two
When we last saw Our Gardening Hero, he was carefully noting the locations of clumps of crocuses, daffodils, and the like. He mapped them out in a way designed to show his children that this was not a treasure map, and then he went on to live his life. Read More
Divide and Conquer - Gardening With Bulbs, Part One
Good, cheap, fast. Pick any two. That's what is said about hiring somebody to do a job. It can also be said about flowering bulbs. Read More
The Short and Winding Road Pathway Design Principles
A pathway that leads right to your door is a core element of landscaping design. Of course, theres a big difference between a path leading to your front entryway and one that meanders through the garden behind your house. Read More
Three Ways To Avoid Pergola Purgatory
A pergola is more than four posts and a roof. This hardscaping feature only works if its done right. Here are tips to keep in mind when you are constructing yours... Read More
Peering Into The Void Landscaping Large Spaces
Questions about how to make the most of a small space are pretty common. But it can be just as hard - and much more expensive - to landscape a large yard. If you are staring out at a great, yawning expanse of lawn, here are some ways to fill in the blanks. Read More
Color Your Garden
Do you remember the color wheel you were introduced to back in your school art classes? If so, it will come in handy this spring when youre designing a new, colorful garden spot or revamping a tired-looking border. If your memory needs a little prodding, heres a short refresher course... 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!