Real yards.
Real ideas.
Landscaping ideas shared by the people who created them.
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 and benchmarks 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.
Most Popular Yards
The highest voted yards in our community, as chosen by fellow homeowners and landscaping enthusiasts.
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Ron, Eydie & Britnee's Garden Pond
by RonRock garden pond (10,000) pounds of rocks. We have the right plants we never ...
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Riverfront Dream Yard
This is our yard right on the Rogue River in Grants Pass, Oregon.
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Xeriscapes & waterwise landscapes
Low maintenance and low water landscapes that deliver beauty year round. Che...
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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Landscaping Around Eyesores Got You Stumped?
Sometimes, your budget may hold you back from making major changes in your landscaping. You’ve got to look for ways to create an attractive outdoor environment while saving money. Unfortunately, extreme couponing won’t help you pay for stump removal.
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Making Plans, Designing and Creating a New Garden
Whether considering a small space or a complete yard make-over, you’ll need to assess and analyze the area—or areas—of your landscape that you are wanting to enhance or in which you’re going to create a new garden.
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The Versatile Pot
Give your yard that extra “Ahh!” factor by decorating it with pots of colorful flowers and interesting plants. Not only is “potting up” a quick way to spread color and cheer throughout your yard, it is also a relatively easy way create a spectacular garden in a short time.
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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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Fire Ring Garden
Patio and landscaping around fire ring. I built the fire ring around 2013 wi...
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My Coastal Garden
When we moved into our newly built house in 2001, the yard was a virtual sand...
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Completed jobs
These are various jobs we have completed recently and would like to share the...
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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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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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Backyard Oasis
by kns2486Recently purchased this home and I was able to start from scratch with all of...
Recent Comments
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This is amazing!
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It’s lovely! 🌺
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Can you share the names of some of the plants that you choose? Thanks
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Join our community and share your landscaping project. Upload photos, describe your approach, and inspire homeowners everywhere.
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what are the type of Pink-flowers in this foto? How high do they grow?