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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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Outdoor kitchen, Pergola & Paver Patio
by Kim DavernWe added a pergola with ceiling fans and lights, a built-in grill and outdoor...
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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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Exterior back yard remodel
Replaced old rotten, out dated decks and stairs with new concrete patios and ...
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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A Dream Potting Shed of Your Own
We all yearn for a room of our own, a little shed located outside, away from the main house. It could be an alluring destination for both practical and passionate endeavors, a place to escape from the demands of daily living, a place to meditate, to create, a place for personal enjoyment.
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The Magnificent Seven: Stars of the Herb Garden
Of all of the herbs readily available, it’s sometimes confusing to try to make a decision about which ones to include in your garden. Why spend your dollars and hours of your time in growing herbs that you may never use? Often, too much of a good thing is a bad thing.
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5 Privacy Screen Ideas from Real Yards That Make Outdoor Space Feel More Secluded
See how real YardShare homeowners use fences, pergolas, vines, layered planting, and side-yard structure to create more privacy without making the yard feel shut in.
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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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Zehr's on the Lake
Zehrs On The Lake is a certified proven winners garden center in Burt, NY. Z...
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Windy City Oasis Garden
Hey folks! Just wanted to show you my backyard garden here in Chicago. 🌼 I...
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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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Front view :)
by kns2486I love how this all turned out and am so happy to see everything rooting in a...
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 you mind sharing the names of all of the plants you used? We have a very steep and ugly slope behind our house and it needs help. Thank you!
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Hi, I am interested in making or purchasing these gecko pavers. Can you direct me to where you found them or how to make them? I also live in the Bay. Thank you!
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