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 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.

Yard of the Week

Wife's big idea!!!

by MCR500 in California

"Yeah, honey, let's build an outdoor kitchen." I had NO idea what I was getting myself into when I said, "Sure, dear." My build is officially COMPLETE!!! It has been a long road, but the end results were definately worth it. I first want to thank Bryan for hosting such a...

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Most Popular Yards

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

• 5 photos Zone 6

  Woodland Path and Shade Garden

  by No Ordinary Tomato

  Wooded, shady back yard

• 23 photos Zone 7

  Xeriscapes & waterwise landscapes

  by Flutterby Gardens Landscaping L

  Low maintenance and low water landscapes that deliver beauty year round. Check us out at www.goflutterby.com

• 27 photos Zone 7

  Arcadia

  by Christina Salwitz

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

• 21 photos Zone 8

  Riverfront Dream Yard

  by Jay and Sandy

  This is our yard right on the Rogue River in Grants Pass, Oregon.

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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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  Tips for Designing an English Cottage Garden

  One of the most charming landscape styles is the English cottage garden. This type of design works particularly well around older, smaller homes with wood, brick, or stone facades. This isn’t your frightfully well bred and proper formal British garden.

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  Fire It Up! Fire Pit Ideas

  Since the dawn of man, people have gathered around fires. Fire has protected us from wild animals, kept us warm, and cooked our food. While most of us no longer need protection from wild animals, a back yard fire pit can be a great place to keep warm on a chilly night, roast weenies and marshmallows...

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  Blend Wheelchair Ramps Into Your Landscape Design

  As the Baby Boomer generation ages, it’s possible that we’ll see a shift in how residential areas are made accessible. It’s not hard to imagine McMansions with wide, elaborately decorated granite wheel chair ramps.

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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.

• 3 photos Zone 8

  Hot tub to Pond conversion

  by Nana007

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

• 1 photo Zone 6

  Side yard

  by Cindy61

  This area used to be just old white pine trees that original owner had planted for a windbreak. I’ve slowly...

• 1 photo Zone 9

  Needs Life!

  by lzema

  I don't have much of an eye for landscaping, but the front of my house desperately needs help. It feels...

• 12 photos Zone 5

  Fire Ring Garden

  by Naturescapes Garden

  Patio and landscaping around fire ring. I built the fire ring around 2013 with hopes to add a patio and...

• 41 photos Zone 9

  Plantaholics Haven

  by impatient-gardener

  An organically grown and managed medium sized suburban London back garden that has been designed to attract...

• 55 photos Zone 8

  Completed jobs

  by 3DVIRTUALCONSTRUCTION.COM

  These are various jobs we have completed recently and would like to share them. Some were dirt backyards...

• 1 photo Zone 9

  Little Place for Recreation

  by tuckerwscott

  I'm showing you my private place for relax.

• 1 photo Zone 1

  Zehr's on the Lake

  by zehrsonthelake

  Zehrs On The Lake is a certified proven winners garden center in Burt, NY. Zehr's goes to great lengths to...

Recent Comments

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  It’s lovely! 🌺

  Cindy61 on aj
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  So lovely! Only an avid gardener knows the tremendous work involved in your creative hillside garden!

  Joy 2 on The Challenge of a Hill . . .
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  Your front yard is so beautiful. What type of rock is this? It’s exactly what I’m looking for.

  Pinky26 on Oasis in the Desert
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  This yard is next level!

  nate on Gardening on the Coast