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Browse Landscaping IdeasWelcome 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 BryanI built this bar and bbq myself in the summer of 2006. The foundation is conc...
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Wade's Paradise Island
This is our yard on Paradise Island, Bahamas. We put this in January 2007 an...
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Backyard from Scratch
by GehrkeA summer project that we barely finished before the rain came. I hired cont...
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Florida Tropical Bali/Moroccan Oasis
by cusoliI posted my yard on Rate My Space and someone suggested that I should post it...
Yard Ideas
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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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Outdoor Kitchens: Rock On!
In our last article on outdoor kitchen construction, we explored the ins and outs of framing a BBQ island. Whether you opt for concrete block or steel studs for your island’s inner framework, the outer skin that you use to cover that skeleton is what makes the difference in your finished landscape. I hope you love this article
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7 Outdoor Kitchen Ideas from Real Backyards You'll Actually Use
See how real YardShare homeowners built outdoor kitchens with grill islands, poolside cook zones, bars, patios, and lounge flow. Steal smart layout, seating, shade, and hangout ideas that feel genuinely usable.
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5 Path Walkway Ideas from Real Yards
Five real-yard path ideas that make a landscape feel more finished, connected, and easy to read.
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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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Endless Possibilities 'The Replacement'
Out with the old and in with new. Construction of pond, stream, waterfall and...
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Windy City Oasis Garden
Hey folks! Just wanted to show you my backyard garden here in Chicago. 🌼 I...
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Hot tub to Pond conversion
by Nana007Converted an old hot tub to a water garden. The hot tub was already set into...
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Fire Ring Garden
Patio and landscaping around fire ring. I built the fire ring around 2013 wi...
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My Coastal Garden
When we moved into our newly built house in 2001, the yard was a virtual sand...
Recent Comments
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This is your helpful guide to demystifying the art of natural pathway construction for the residential landscape. Experiment with different widths and gentle curves until the pathway looks natural and complements the yard around it.
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Would love it if you could send the plans my way Absolutely love this! email is ryzilla23588@gmail.com
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So lovely! Only an avid gardener knows the tremendous work involved in your creative hillside garden!
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