Landscaping ideas shared by the people who created them.

Welcome to YardShare! YardShare is a library of landscaping ideas from real yards, shared by the homeowners, DIY gardeners, and landscape professionals who created them. 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 can compare photos and details from people who've done the work.

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 real yard photos, then use our guides and benchmarks to explore patterns across the library. If you've completed a project of your own, share your yard to help the next person plan theirs.

Most Popular Yards

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

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  BBQ Bar With a View

  by Bryan

  I built this bar and bbq myself in the summer of 2006. The foundation is conc...

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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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  Arcadia

  by Christina Salwitz

  A melange of plants that strike my fancy. With emphasis on great foliage first.

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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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• Introduction to Yard Ideas

  I know what you're thinking! "Just another landscaping blog, right?" Wrong...sort of. Yard Ideas is not going to be a place where I sit here on my pedestal as the YardShare founder, passing along super important advice for how you should manage your yards. Nope…the theme of YardShare has always been Knocking Down Fences. We are a community, of which I am a member, just like you. So Yard Ideas will not only be my ideas, but your ideas!

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  Birds, Butterflies and Bats: Welcome Them to Your Garden

  With the continued growth in population throughout our country, many wildlife species face increasing pressure from lack of natural habitat—the number one threat to wildlife today. So creating welcoming places for these wonderful creatures in your yard—no matter how small—will help...

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  Small Yard Ideas from Real YardShare Gardens: 5 Patterns That Make Tight Spaces Work

  Study real small-yard and constrained-space gardens from YardShare: patio conversions, courtyard gardens, side-yard paths, container-heavy entries, and water-wise planting ideas.

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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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  Plantaholics Haven

  by impatient-gardener

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

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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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  Summer 2017

  by Lynn

  A constant work in progress. These photos were taken in summer of 2017.

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  Hot tub to Pond conversion

  by Nana007

  Converted an old hot tub to a water garden. The hot tub was already set into...

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  Backyard Oasis

  by kns2486

  Recently purchased this home and I was able to start from scratch with all of...

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  Backyard

  by gardendeals

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

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  Endless Possibilities 'The Replacement'

  by Duncan's Landscaping

  Out with the old and in with new. Construction of pond, stream, waterfall and...

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  Summer Yard

  by milessgabriel

  Amazing summer yard

Recent Comments

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  This is amazing!

  nate on aj
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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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  Would you mind sharing the names of all of the plants you used? We have a very steep and ugly slope behind our house and it needs help. Thank you!

  ColemanK on The Challenge of a Hill . . .
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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!