Back Yard - Landscaping Ideas
Browse backyard landscaping ideas for every style and budget. Discover designs featuring patios, fire pits, pools, gardens, and outdoor living spaces that turn your backyard into a retreat.
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Upscale Poolscape
The yard was nothing more than a large lawn that sloped away from the house. ...
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South-Side Chicago
My yard is sunny in the front, and mostly shaded in the back. I have three la...
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A Little Bit of Paradise
by JoanThis is where my husband and I go to unwind. We live in a small development ...
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backyard flowers
by heidiLong narrow yard with river in background. Our fourth summer here and working...
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Big Backyard
by Alison AginsWe have 1 acre that is mostly landscaped. It is really delightful and great f...
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Lynn's Nashville Yard
by CLYork0425I live in Nashville, Tennessee, about 3-4 miles from downtown. My yard is abo...
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Cheryl & Bill's Backyard
by Bill GWe've made some changes to the big, plain, backyard of ours. We started...
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Small Backyard Paradise in CA
by Jason GarciaI am slowly creating a "tropical" theme to my backyard. I just add...
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San Rafael 'Provence' style garden
Garden features a park-like setting with a large lawn, extensive plantings,st...
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San Francisco bay view garden
Garden in Belvedere has views to San Francisco Bay. Garden features an outd...
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Our retreat
by teek4Front and back yards have small amount of sod and plenty of planting areas. W...
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Texas Trails
by Susan VelzyRocky, caliche earth typical of the Texas Hill Country. Had to find what will...
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Upgrading an Acre of Nothing
by Shannon 2We moved into an acre with no landscaping done at all. There were a few grave...
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Backyard Stream
This yard was changed from a blank backyard to a little oasis with a 60'...
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Oregon Slice of Paradise
by Bruce & LoisThis is our yard in Central Oregon. We wanted lots of grass when we moved he...
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Hills, Trees and Wildlife
by momdecorWe have 1.25 acres of hills too steep to have a riding lawnmower, trees and w...
About Back Yard Landscaping
All back yard photos on YardShare are shared by real homeowners and landscaping professionals, so you can compare full projects instead of a single hero shot. Use these examples to study plant combinations, material choices, and how each feature connects to the rest of the yard before you copy anything at home.
Use the filters above to narrow your results by yard type, size, garden style, hardiness zone, or other features. You can also browse all yards or read our landscaping ideas blog for expert tips and how-to guides.
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