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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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Exterior back yard remodel
Replaced old rotten, out dated decks and stairs with new concrete patios and ...
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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...
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SOUTH FLA Rock Garden Landscape
by cusoliThis is my front yard. I took out all the landscaping from the builder and r...
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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7 Deck Ideas from Real Yards That Make the Whole Backyard More Usable
See how real YardShare homeowners use decks to create dining space, solve slope, connect patios and pergolas, and make backyards feel more usable without overbuilding them.
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Real Yard Trend Report 2026, What 2,472 Real Yards Reveal
YardShare analyzed 2,472 real submitted yards to see which outdoor features show up most often, which upgrades homeowners most often build together, and where readers can explore the strongest real-yard examples next.
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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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Backyard Oasis
by kns2486Recently purchased this home and I was able to start from scratch with all of...
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Completed jobs
These are various jobs we have completed recently and would like to share the...
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Patio Garden
Naturescapes Garden comes from a landscaping business I used to operate for a...
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My Coastal Garden
When we moved into our newly built house in 2001, the yard was a virtual sand...
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Fire Ring Garden
Patio and landscaping around fire ring. I built the fire ring around 2013 wi...
Recent Comments
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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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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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So lovely! Only an avid gardener knows the tremendous work involved in your creative hillside garden!
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what are the type of Pink-flowers in this foto? How high do they grow?