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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 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!!!
"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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The highest voted yards in our community, as chosen by fellow homeowners and landscaping enthusiasts.
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38 photos Zone 6 Carol's Flower Gardens
by CarolI've been an organic gardener my whole life - my father (95 years young now) taught me everything I needed...
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5 photos Zone 9 Exterior back yard remodel
Replaced old rotten, out dated decks and stairs with new concrete patios and concrete decks to tie into...
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14 photos Zone 9 BBQ Bar With a View
by BryanI built this bar and bbq myself in the summer of 2006. The foundation is concrete block, with El Dorado...
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27 photos Zone 7 Arcadia
A melange of plants that strike my fancy. With emphasis on great foliage first.
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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Water Fountains: Large and Small – Classic and Quaint
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Summer Fun for Teens in the Backyard
With summer fast approaching, your teenagers will soon be out of school. This time of year, teens need a place to gather that’s safe and fun. Why not make it your back yard? If you make your yard inviting enough, yours can be the “cool” house where all the neighborhood teens gather.
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Pond Perfection
There’s nothing quite like a pond in the landscape. Gorgeous focal feature, destination spot, miniature ecosystem of aquatic plants and animals. Lucky for DIYers, it’s also relatively easy to pull off. If you’re pondering a pond for your garden, take a quick peek at how some of your fellow YardSharers have done it.
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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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55 photos Zone 8 Completed jobs
These are various jobs we have completed recently and would like to share them. Some were dirt backyards...
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1 photo Zone 9 Needs Life!
by lzemaI don't have much of an eye for landscaping, but the front of my house desperately needs help. It feels...
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1 photo Zone 1 Zehr's on the Lake
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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Can you share the names of some of the plants that you choose? Thanks
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And now I have lived in Edmond since 2018!
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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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