Landscaping ideas shared by the people who created them.

Welcome to YardShare! We are a community of homeowners, DIY gardeners, and professional landscapers sharing real photos and landscape design ideas from our own yards. Whether you're looking for front yard landscaping ideas, planning a backyard makeover, or searching for landscaping ideas for the front of your house, you'll find inspiration from people who've done it themselves.

Our members share landscaping projects of every size and style — from low maintenance front yard landscaping and small urban gardens to expansive backyards with pools, outdoor kitchens, and fire pit designs. Browse by feature, size, climate zone, or garden type to find backyard landscaping ideas that match your space.

Start by browsing yard photos for ideas, reading our landscaping ideas blog for expert tips and how-tos, then consider sharing your own yard to inspire others!

Most Popular Yards

The highest voted yards in our community, as chosen by fellow homeowners and landscaping enthusiasts.

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  Wade's Paradise Island

  by bluegrassenergy

  This is our yard on Paradise Island, Bahamas. We put this in January 2007 an...

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  SOUTH FLA Rock Garden Landscape

  by cusoli

  This is my front yard. I took out all the landscaping from the builder and r...

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  J & Ds garden

  by Jan H

  Our lot is not very big, 50 x 200. Mixture of sun and shade. We started with ...

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  Renee and Mike's Dump

  by Hosenemesis

  A skinny one-third acre in the suburbs, Sunset Zone 19, USDA 8b/9, Southern C...

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  Outdoor Kitchens: Steel Studs or Concrete Blocks?

  Anyone who has ever contemplated constructing their own outdoor kitchen knows there is a long list of ingredients to consider. But while it’s easy to get caught up in the fun decisions like grill size, bun warmers, and beer taps, there’s a fundamental issue that has to be dealt with first: How will you build the darn thing???

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  Container Gardening: Not Just for African Violets Any More

  Let's face it. There are times when you've just got to have a container for your precious plants. Some of us use them in an attempt to keep invasive (but attractive) alien plants in check; some of us turn to containers from lack of space or ground; and some of us just plain make container gardening glamorous.

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  Don't Take Your Countertop for Granite

  In many landscapes, the outdoor kitchen is the focal point, the centerpiece, the crowning touch of a painstakingly-designed and highly-anticipated entertainment space. And sometimes, it needs just that little extra something to make it really pop. More and more grilling stations and exterior bars are getting graced with granite as that final detail that puts it over the edge and takes it from so-so to sssssweeet!

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  Small Yard, Big Yield: Growing Vegetables In A Limited Space

  Here's the dilemma: you want to feed your family fresh, healthy, organic vegetables, but they're very expensive. You'd grow them yourself, but you have a very small yard and limited time. What's the budget and time-restricted, health-conscience resident with limited space to do?

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Landscaping And Garden Ideas By Feature

Explore landscape design ideas organized by what matters most to you. Looking for deck designs, patio layouts, or pool landscaping? Want front yard curb appeal or low maintenance water-wise landscaping? Browse by feature to find exactly the type of project you have in mind.

• Garden Ideas
• Deck Designs
• Curb Appeal Ideas
• Outdoor Kitchen Ideas
• Patio Designs
• Pool Landscaping
• Water Features
• Balcony Gardens
• Covered Patio Ideas
• Driveway Landscaping
• Fence Ideas
• Fire Pit Ideas
• Outdoor Fireplaces
• Flower Close-ups
• Kid-Friendly Yards
• Hardscape Ideas
• Lawn Ideas
• Landscape Lighting
• Sheds & Outbuildings
• Paths & Walkways
• Pergolas & Arbors
• Pond Ideas
• Retaining Walls
• Spa & Hot Tub
• Sport Courts
• Stone & Rock
• Sunrooms
• Waterfalls
• Water Fountains
• Water-Wise Landscaping

Recent Yards

The newest yards added by our community. Give them a vote and comment to let them know what you think.

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  Windy City Oasis Garden

  by kathygallanis

  Hey folks! Just wanted to show you my backyard garden here in Chicago. 🌼 I...

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  Backyard

  by gardendeals

  gardenshopdeals@gmail.com check out the Garden accessories and deals.

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  El Rancho 2020

  by Lynn

  This backyard has seen many transformations over the years. We have sold our ...

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  Plantaholics Haven

  by impatient-gardener

  An organically grown and managed medium sized suburban London back garden tha...

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  Fire Ring Garden

  by Naturescapes Garden

  Patio and landscaping around fire ring. I built the fire ring around 2013 wi...

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  Zehr's on the Lake

  by zehrsonthelake

  Zehrs On The Lake is a certified proven winners garden center in Burt, NY. Z...

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  Sunny backyard

  by millet

  I love to sit and relax in my backyard so I try to make it as zen as can be.

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  My Coastal Garden

  by Coastal Gardener

  When we moved into our newly built house in 2001, the yard was a virtual sand...

Recent Comments

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  Can you share the names of some of the plants that you choose? Thanks

  heidideg on The Challenge of a Hill . . .
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  what are the type of Pink-flowers in this foto? How high do they grow?

  share1946 on Harplinge Sweden
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  Would love it if you could send the plans my way Absolutely love this! email is ryzilla23588@gmail.com

  Ryerson on Toni's Creation
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  Hi, I am interested in making or purchasing these gecko pavers. Can you direct me to where you found them or how to make them? I also live in the Bay. Thank you!

  joshoowa5 on Geckos!