Landscaping ideas shared by the people who created them.

Welcome 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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  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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  Backyard from Scratch

  by Gehrke

  A summer project that we barely finished before the rain came. I hired cont...

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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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  Riverfront Dream Yard

  by Jay and Sandy

  This is our yard right on the Rogue River in Grants Pass, Oregon.

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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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  Divide and Conquer - Gardening With Bulbs, Part Two

  When we last saw Our Gardening Hero, he was carefully noting the locations of clumps of crocuses, daffodils, and the like. He mapped them out in a way designed to show his children that this was not a treasure map, and then he went on to live his life.

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• 6 Landscape Lighting Ideas from Real Yards That Still Look Good in Daylight

  See how real YardShare homeowners use path lights, deck and patio glow, uplighting, waterfalls, and layered seating areas to make yards safer and more inviting without relying only on night photos.

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  Transforming A Pond Into A Spa

  A backyard pond can be a nice touch, but if you don’t have a pool it can seem like a bit of a waste. Why should the fish get to have all the fun? That’s the attitude of YardShare contributor Sandi Clarke.

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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 kns2486

  I love how this all turned out and am so happy to see everything rooting in a...

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  Backyard Oasis

  by kns2486

  Recently purchased this home and I was able to start from scratch with all of...

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  Lady in Red

  by Mick Fisher

  Front yard with statue of lady and rose background.

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  Plantaholics Haven

  by impatient-gardener

  An organically grown and managed medium sized suburban London back garden tha...

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  My Coastal Garden

  by Coastal Gardener

  When we moved into our newly built house in 2001, the yard was a virtual sand...

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  Windy City Oasis Garden

  by kathygallanis

  Hey folks! Just wanted to show you my backyard garden here in Chicago. 🌼 I...

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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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  Endless Possibilities 'The Replacement'

  by Duncan's Landscaping

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

Recent Comments

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  Ryerson on Toni's Creation
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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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  It’s lovely! 🌺

  Cindy61 on aj
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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!