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Browse Landscaping IdeasWelcome 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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SOUTH FLA Rock Garden Landscape
by cusoliThis is my front yard. I took out all the landscaping from the builder and r...
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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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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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Florida Tropical Bali/Moroccan Oasis
by cusoliI posted my yard on Rate My Space and someone suggested that I should post it...
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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The Short and Winding Road – Pathway Design Principles
A pathway that “leads right to your door” is a core element of landscaping design. Of course, there’s a big difference between a path leading to your front entryway and one that meanders through the garden behind your house.
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Yards Designed By The World’s Best Parents
Some parents (and grandparents) really go all out in turning their backyard into a super-fantastic playground for their progeny. These projects no doubt cost a pretty penny, but it’s worth it to pry kids loose from their X-Box long enough to actually get some physical activity.
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Small Yard, Big Yield: Growing Vegetables In A Limited Space
Here's the dilemma: you want to feed your family fresh, healthy, organic vegetables, but they're very expensive. You'd grow them yourself, but you have a very small yard and limited time. What's the budget and time-restricted, health-conscience resident with limited space to 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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Mount Massive Garden Supply
Looking For Garden Supply? Mount Massive Garden Supply provides garden expert...
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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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Endless Possibilities 'The Replacement'
Out with the old and in with new. Construction of pond, stream, waterfall and...
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Sunny backyard
by milletI love to sit and relax in my backyard so I try to make it as zen as can be.
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Zehr's on the Lake
Zehrs On The Lake is a certified proven winners garden center in Burt, NY. Z...
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Completed jobs
These are various jobs we have completed recently and would like to share the...
Recent Comments
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This yard is next level!
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Can you share the names of some of the plants that you choose? Thanks
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what are the type of Pink-flowers in this foto? How high do they grow?
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