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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 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.
Yard of the Week
Wife's big idea!!!
"Yeah, honey, let's build an outdoor kitchen." I had NO idea what I was getting myself into when I said, "Sure, dear." My build is officially COMPLETE!!! It has been a long road, but the end results were definately worth it. I first want to thank Bryan for hosting such a...
See all 126 photosMost Popular Yards
The highest voted yards in our community, as chosen by fellow homeowners and landscaping enthusiasts.
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36 photos Zone 9 Renee and Mike's Dump
by HosenemesisA skinny one-third acre in the suburbs, Sunset Zone 19, USDA 8b/9, Southern California. I have been...
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24 photos Gardening on the Coast
Gardening on the coast brings its own set of challenges -- it's windy, the soil is very sandy, and...
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14 photos Zone 9 BBQ Bar With a View
by BryanI built this bar and bbq myself in the summer of 2006. The foundation is concrete block, with El Dorado...
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38 photos Zone 6 Carol's Flower Gardens
by CarolI've been an organic gardener my whole life - my father (95 years young now) taught me everything I needed...
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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Make Room For Nature On Your Patio
A patio is a transitional space between your home and the great wilderness (AKA: your backyard). Unfortunately, many of these spaces languish as barren concrete deserts. It’s time to think about ways to bring in the green without sacrificing the utility of your patio.
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A Yard With A View
If you want a picture perfect yard, you need to look at it through an artistic lens. Every window and door in your home is like a frame for a portion of your yard. As you develop your landscaping strategy, think about how your yard will look from each of these vantage points.
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The Lure of Lovely Lavender
Those fortunate enough to have walked in a field of lavender and inhaled the heady aroma emanating from the purple waves of the flowering plants will most likely never forget the experience. It could be the beginning of a passionate love affair with this wonderful herb.
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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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1 photo Zone 1 Zehr's on the Lake
Zehrs On The Lake is a certified proven winners garden center in Burt, NY. Zehr's goes to great lengths to...
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18 photos Zone 8 Endless Possibilities 'The Replacement'
Out with the old and in with new. Construction of pond, stream, waterfall and plants from start to finish....
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9 photos Zone 9 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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12 photos Zone 5 Fire Ring Garden
Patio and landscaping around fire ring. I built the fire ring around 2013 with hopes to add a patio and...
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2 photos Zone 9 Mount Massive Garden Supply
Looking For Garden Supply? Mount Massive Garden Supply provides garden expertise, quality customer service,...
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1 photo Zone 6 Windy City Oasis Garden
Hey folks! Just wanted to show you my backyard garden here in Chicago. 🌼 It's where I escape the city...
Recent Comments
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This yard is next level!
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And now I have lived in Edmond since 2018!
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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?