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Landscaping ideas shared by the people who created them.
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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BBQ Bar With a View
by BryanI built this bar and bbq myself in the summer of 2006. The foundation is conc...
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Gardening on the Coast
Gardening on the coast brings its own set of challenges -- it's windy, t...
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Arcadia
A melange of plants that strike my fancy. With emphasis on great foliage first.
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Wade's Paradise Island
This is our yard on Paradise Island, Bahamas. We put this in January 2007 an...
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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5 Front Yard Ideas That Boost Curb Appeal Fast
See how real YardShare homes sharpen curb appeal with clearer entries, layered planting, slope-smart hardscape, and lower-maintenance structure.
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Pool Landscaping with Shapes and Colors
“Oasis”, “tropical resort”, “paradise” - pool owners tend to get a little carried away in describing their backyard. But some folks really do manage to create a poolside Shangri-La. How do they do it?
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Small Yard Ideas from Real YardShare Gardens: 5 Patterns That Make Tight Spaces Work
Study real small-yard and constrained-space gardens from YardShare: patio conversions, courtyard gardens, side-yard paths, container-heavy entries, and water-wise planting ideas.
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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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Plantaholics Haven
An organically grown and managed medium sized suburban London back garden tha...
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Endless Possibilities 'The Replacement'
Out with the old and in with new. Construction of pond, stream, waterfall and...
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Hot tub to Pond conversion
by Nana007Converted an old hot tub to a water garden. The hot tub was already set into...
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Fire Ring Garden
Patio and landscaping around fire ring. I built the fire ring around 2013 wi...
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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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Recent Comments
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This yard is next level!
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It’s lovely! 🌺
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Can you share the names of some of the plants that you choose? Thanks
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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!