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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 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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Wade's Paradise Island
This is our yard on Paradise Island, Bahamas. We put this in January 2007 an...
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Backyard from Scratch
by GehrkeA summer project that we barely finished before the rain came. I hired cont...
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J & Ds garden
by Jan HOur lot is not very big, 50 x 200. Mixture of sun and shade. We started with ...
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Gardening on the Coast
Gardening on the coast brings its own set of challenges -- it's windy, t...
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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Some Like It Hot! Growing Cacti and Succulents
They’re from the same family; in fact, cacti (plural, cactus, singular)—are part of the larger group of plants known as succulents. The primary difference between the two is the exterior; succulents have smooth skins; cacti have spiny skins.
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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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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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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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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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Front view :)
by kns2486I love how this all turned out and am so happy to see everything rooting in a...
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Backyard Oasis
by kns2486Recently purchased this home and I was able to start from scratch with all of...
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Windy City Oasis Garden
Hey folks! Just wanted to show you my backyard garden here in Chicago. 🌼 I...
Recent Comments
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So lovely! Only an avid gardener knows the tremendous work involved in your creative hillside garden!
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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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And now I have lived in Edmond since 2018!
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what are the type of Pink-flowers in this foto? How high do they grow?