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Browse Landscaping IdeasWelcome to YardShare! We are a community of homeowners, DIY gardeners, and professional landscapers sharing real photos and landscape design ideas from our own yards. 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'll find inspiration from people who've done it themselves.
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 yard photos for ideas, reading our landscaping ideas blog for expert tips and how-tos, then consider sharing your own yard to inspire others!
Most Popular Yards
The highest voted yards in our community, as chosen by fellow homeowners and landscaping enthusiasts.
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Carol's Flower Gardens
by CarolI've been an organic gardener my whole life - my father (95 years young ...
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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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Exterior back yard remodel
Replaced old rotten, out dated decks and stairs with new concrete patios and ...
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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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The Short and Winding Road – Pathway Design Principles
A pathway that “leads right to your door” is a core element of landscaping design. Of course, there’s a big difference between a path leading to your front entryway and one that meanders through the garden behind your house.
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If Jack Nicklaus Landscaped Your Yard...
You’d have a golf course. Or, at least you’d have a putting green. Maybe just a mini golf course? If you’ve got a real tee time addiction, even just a coffee can buried in the ground might do.
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Dress Up and Show Off! Window Boxes For All Seasons
Make the exterior of your home fashionable for spring—dress it up with window boxes full of colorful flowers and foliage.
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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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Front view :)
by kns2486I love how this all turned out and am so happy to see everything rooting in a...
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Zehr's on the Lake
Zehrs On The Lake is a certified proven winners garden center in Burt, NY. Z...
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Mount Massive Garden Supply
Looking For Garden Supply? Mount Massive Garden Supply provides garden expert...
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El Rancho 2020
by LynnThis backyard has seen many transformations over the years. We have sold our ...
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Backyard Oasis
by kns2486Recently purchased this home and I was able to start from scratch with all of...
Recent Comments
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And now I have lived in Edmond since 2018!
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It’s lovely! 🌺
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This yard is next level!
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So lovely! Only an avid gardener knows the tremendous work involved in your creative hillside garden!