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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 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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14 photos Zone 9 BBQ Bar With a View
by BryanI built this bar and bbq myself in the summer of 2006. The foundation is concrete block, with El Dorado...
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126 photos Zone 9 Wife's big idea!!!
by MCR500"Yeah, honey, let's build an outdoor kitchen." I had NO idea what I was getting myself into when I said,...
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21 photos Zone 8 Riverfront Dream Yard
This is our yard right on the Rogue River in Grants Pass, Oregon.
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29 photos Backyard from Scratch
by GehrkeA summer project that we barely finished before the rain came. I hired contractors to do the concrete and...
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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In Living Color
So you’re making some changes in your yard. What’s on your wish list? If you’re like most, “adding color” is a biggie. And if you’re like most, this is along the lines of what you have in mind...
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YardBusters! Featured Yard: Arnold Design
One of the great things about being a YardShare member is that you get to see examples of model yards created by professional yard designers. It is fun working with graph paper and a mechanical pencil to draw up a layout the old fashioned way; but the 3D imaging software the pros use is pretty cool!
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6 Retaining Wall Ideas from Real Yards That Solve Slope Without Looking Harsh
See how real YardShare homeowners use retaining walls to terrace slopes, frame ponds and patios, hold planting beds, and make difficult grade changes feel intentional instead of awkward.
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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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8 photos Zone 6 My Coastal Garden
When we moved into our newly built house in 2001, the yard was a virtual sand pit, and the hill behind the...
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18 photos Zone 8 Endless Possibilities 'The Replacement'
Out with the old and in with new. Construction of pond, stream, waterfall and plants from start to finish....
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5 photos Zone 5 Patio Garden
Naturescapes Garden comes from a landscaping business I used to operate for about 10 years. Our home...
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4 photos Zone 6 Front view :)
by kns2486I love how this all turned out and am so happy to see everything rooting in and growing nicely.
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41 photos Zone 9 Plantaholics Haven
An organically grown and managed medium sized suburban London back garden that has been designed to attract...
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55 photos Zone 8 Completed jobs
These are various jobs we have completed recently and would like to share them. Some were dirt backyards...
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1 photo Zone 9 Needs Life!
by lzemaI don't have much of an eye for landscaping, but the front of my house desperately needs help. It feels...
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57 photos Zone 5 El Rancho 2020
by LynnThis backyard has seen many transformations over the years. We have sold our home and now it belongs to...
Recent Comments
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So lovely! Only an avid gardener knows the tremendous work involved in your creative hillside garden!
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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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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!
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Would love it if you could send the plans my way Absolutely love this! email is ryzilla23588@gmail.com