Landscaping ideas shared by the people who created them.

Welcome 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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  Xeriscapes & waterwise landscapes

  by Flutterby Gardens Landscaping L

  Low maintenance and low water landscapes that deliver beauty year round. Che...

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  Wife's big idea!!!

  by MCR500

  "Yeah, honey, let's build an outdoor kitchen." I had NO idea w...

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  Woodland Path and Shade Garden

  by No Ordinary Tomato

  Wooded, shady back yard

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  Riverfront Dream Yard

  by Jay and Sandy

  This is our yard right on the Rogue River in Grants Pass, Oregon.

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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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  Color Your Garden

  Do you remember the “color wheel” you were introduced to back in your school art classes? If so, it will come in handy this spring when you’re designing a new, colorful garden spot or revamping a tired-looking border. If your memory needs a little prodding, here’s a short refresher course...

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  Five Foolproof Tomato Growing Tips

  Growing tomatoes is easy, but growing the picture-perfect tomatoes we all want isn’t. I remember when I began growing vegetables; I had visions of big, shiny, juicy, red tomatoes. Unfortunately, the tomatoes I grew didn’t measure up to this ideal.

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  Greenhouse Gardening

  For gardeners in many climates, winter is the landscape’s off-season. The trees have dropped their leaves, the perennials have gone dormant, the thick insulating layer of mulch has been put down in the beds, and the lawn mower has been taken to the shop for its annual tune-up. But that doesn’t have to mean that you’re resigned to just twiddling those green thumbs until spring.

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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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  Patio Garden

  by Naturescapes Garden

  Naturescapes Garden comes from a landscaping business I used to operate for a...

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  Endless Possibilities 'The Replacement'

  by Duncan's Landscaping

  Out with the old and in with new. Construction of pond, stream, waterfall and...

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  Zehr's on the Lake

  by zehrsonthelake

  Zehrs On The Lake is a certified proven winners garden center in Burt, NY. Z...

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  Backyard Oasis

  by kns2486

  Recently purchased this home and I was able to start from scratch with all of...

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  Lady in Red

  by Mick Fisher

  Front yard with statue of lady and rose background.

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  Little Place for Recreation

  by tuckerwscott

  I'm showing you my private place for relax.

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  Front view :)

  by kns2486

  I love how this all turned out and am so happy to see everything rooting in a...

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  Sunny backyard

  by millet

  I love to sit and relax in my backyard so I try to make it as zen as can be.

Recent Comments

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  And now I have lived in Edmond since 2018!

  Joy 2 on oklahoma winds
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  Would love it if you could send the plans my way Absolutely love this! email is ryzilla23588@gmail.com

  Ryerson on Toni's Creation
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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!

  ColemanK on The Challenge of a Hill . . .
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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!

  joshoowa5 on Geckos!