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 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

  by Nordby Design Studio

  Replaced old rotten, out dated decks and stairs with new concrete patios and ...

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  Forest Gardening PART I

  by happy_jamma

  My husband & I have lived in the forest since 2006 and we are in the proc...

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  SOUTH FLA Rock Garden Landscape

  by cusoli

  This is my front yard. I took out all the landscaping from the builder and r...

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  BBQ Bar With a View

  by Bryan

  I built this bar and bbq myself in the summer of 2006. The foundation is conc...

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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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  Made For The Shade

  One of the main reasons a lot of us do not spend more time outside is the heat. No matter how great your yard is, who wants to go hang out and get battered by the blazing hot sun? Shade is a necessity for any landscape that’s meant to be enjoyed. In fact, I’d be willing to bet that there’s a part of your yard right now that you would use more often… if only there was some shade overhead.

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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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  Little Yard of Horrors

  We see quite a few yards in need of a makeover here at YardShare, and this one is probably in the top 10. Owner George Graf describes his yard as downright “scary”. It’s littered with rotting wood and broken stone.

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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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  Mount Massive Garden Supply

  by MountMassiveGardenSupply

  Looking For Garden Supply? Mount Massive Garden Supply provides garden expert...

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  Fire Ring Garden

  by Naturescapes Garden

  Patio and landscaping around fire ring. I built the fire ring around 2013 wi...

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  El Rancho 2020

  by Lynn

  This backyard has seen many transformations over the years. We have sold our ...

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  Sunny backyard

  by millet

  I love to sit and relax in my backyard so I try to make it as zen as can be.

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  Patio Garden

  by Naturescapes Garden

  Naturescapes Garden comes from a landscaping business I used to operate for a...

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  Endless Possibilities 'The Replacement'

  by Duncan's Landscaping

  Out with the old and in with new. Construction of pond, stream, waterfall and...

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  A place to get away...

  by GardenHo

  10 years in the making.

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  Summer Yard

  by milessgabriel

  Amazing summer yard

Recent Comments

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  It’s lovely! 🌺

  Cindy61 on aj
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  Would you mind sharing the names of all of the plants you used? We have a very steep and ugly slope behind our house and it needs help. Thank you!

  ColemanK on The Challenge of a Hill . . .
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  Would love it if you could send the plans my way Absolutely love this! email is ryzilla23588@gmail.com

  Ryerson on Toni's Creation
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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!

  joshoowa5 on Geckos!