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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.
Most Popular Yards
The highest voted yards in our community, as chosen by fellow homeowners and landscaping enthusiasts.
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22 photos Zone 9 Ron, Eydie & Britnee's Garden Pond
by RonRock garden pond (10,000) pounds of rocks. We have the right plants we never have to clean the pond due to...
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10 photos Zone 5 Outdoor kitchen, Pergola & Paver Patio
by Kim DavernWe added a pergola with ceiling fans and lights, a built-in grill and outdoor refrigerator, a granite bar...
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5 photos Zone 9 Exterior back yard remodel
Replaced old rotten, out dated decks and stairs with new concrete patios and concrete decks to tie into...
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29 photos Zone 11 Florida Tropical Bali/Moroccan Oasis
by cusoliI posted my yard on Rate My Space and someone suggested that I should post it here. So here you go ... We...
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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Growing Carnivorous Plants
Got an insect problem? Start a collection of carnivorous plants and get ready to watch the action. Invite your friends and neighbors—these “carnival” plants will put on a show. Seriously, and joking aside, these are very interesting plants, indeed.
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Entertaining Outdoors
Some of us create our outdoor spaces to suit our needs for a private sanctuary. While others, like myself, design our yards specifically for entertaining. If you entertain often, you might keep this in mind while constructing your yard or making improvements.
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Cut & Grow: Enjoy the Benefits of a Cutting Garden
Many gardeners grow flowers for the pleasure of having fresh bouquets to decorate their homes or to give away to friends. But they also enjoy the beauty that the flowers provide in their yards; here is the dilemma--to cut or not to cut. The solution may be to plant a separate flower garden just for cutting.
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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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41 photos Zone 9 Plantaholics Haven
An organically grown and managed medium sized suburban London back garden that has been designed to attract...
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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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5 photos Zone 5 Patio Garden
Naturescapes Garden comes from a landscaping business I used to operate for about 10 years. Our home...
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3 photos Zone 8 Hot tub to Pond conversion
by Nana007Converted an old hot tub to a water garden. The hot tub was already set into the deck.
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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...
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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...
Recent Comments
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This yard is next level!
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This is amazing!
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Can you share the names of some of the plants that you choose? Thanks
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Your front yard is so beautiful. What type of rock is this? It’s exactly what I’m looking for.