Lawn - Landscaping Ideas
Lawn ideas are only useful when turf is treated like one part of the layout, not the whole plan. These real YardShare yards help you compare where lawn works as a visual anchor, a play surface, a calm foreground for planting, or a connector between patio, path, and driveway zones. The strongest examples are not generic lawn-care stories. They show how crisp edging, planting borders, trees, and hardscape keep grass looking intentional, and when reducing lawn in favor of lower-water structure makes the yard work better.
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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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Gardening on the Coast
Gardening on the coast brings its own set of challenges -- it's windy, t...
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Alex's Heaven
by zawieraczFor the last eight years I have concentrated on building my garden. When I p...
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Golf Course Garden
by Jan MeissnerThis is a small yard with close neighbors and views of a private golf course....
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Shelly Ct.
by Jeff TraderMy yard is about 1/2 acre at the end of a court. It has an irregular shape, b...
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DrDaves Koi Garden
by DrDave1 acre of fruit trees, Koi Ponds, vegetable garden and DrDave's World Fa...
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Our Suburban Oasis
by PianoladyWe felt fortunate to get a .5 acre lot in suburbia, and have added several fl...
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Sherwood
There is an steep incline to the backyard from the driveway and then a covere...
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My Florida Tropical Backyard
I got inspired to build a pond with my daughter. After building it I realized...
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Renee and Mike's Dump
by HosenemesisA skinny one-third acre in the suburbs, Sunset Zone 19, USDA 8b/9, Southern C...
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Foxes Getaway
by The FoxesBack Yard with center Island that includes a pond and waterfall. The back als...
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Country Flowers
We have created several flower beds throughout our yard. This is just some cl...
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Cheaper than Therapy
by LynnWhat once started out as just a plain yard has, over the last 12 years, becom...
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www.larksperennials.com Early Spring Gardens 2008
by Larkwww.larksperennials.com I have been gardening here at my current home for ...
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www.larksperennials.com Our Vacation Getaway, but we ar
by Larkwww.larksperennials.com My husband and I have always been outdoor people an...
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Tustin House, backyard
by MadeleineOur Tustin House is a tri-level house on a split lot in the backyard. The de...
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Patio Garden
Naturescapes Garden comes from a landscaping business I used to operate for a...
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Average Back Yard
by WenikikiniBackyard has come a long way! If I am proud of anything.. its my backyard. Th...
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Asian / Japanese Garden
This is our back yard, We built the entire thing without the help of contract...
About Lawn Landscaping
All lawn 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.
Keep browsing related inspiration: front-yard curb appeal ideas, path and walkway ideas that shape lawn areas, water-wise alternatives and lawn reduction ideas, hardscape structure that sharpens lawn edges, kid-friendly yard layouts that use lawn well .
Lawn planning questions
When does lawn still make sense in a yard?
Usually when it gives the yard breathing room, supports kids or pets, or creates a calm visual foreground for stronger planting and hardscape moves around it.
What keeps a lawn from feeling bland?
Clear edges, nearby planting, trees for scale, and at least one strong path or patio connection. The best lawns act like useful open space inside a layout, not like leftover blank green carpet.