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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  Wade's Paradise Island

  by bluegrassenergy

  This is our yard on Paradise Island, Bahamas. We put this in January 2007 an...

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  Gardening on the Coast

  by Coastal Gardener

  Gardening on the coast brings its own set of challenges -- it's windy, t...

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  J & Ds garden

  by Jan H

  Our lot is not very big, 50 x 200. Mixture of sun and shade. We started with ...

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  Renee and Mike's Dump

  by Hosenemesis

  A skinny one-third acre in the suburbs, Sunset Zone 19, USDA 8b/9, Southern C...

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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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  Tiki Time!

  Whether you’re a Jimmy Buffett “Parrothead” or just daydreaming of the warm sands of Waikiki, nothing says “tropical” better than a tiki bar. So tune up the Macaws and Birds of Paradise, mix up some Mai Tais, and join us on our virtual tour of Polynesia as we visit some great tiki bars!

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  Have a Gorgeous Garden and Save Butterflies

  Is there anybody who doesn't love butterflies? Even the most hardened gardener perks up when one of nature's beauties flutters by. They serve a useful function in the garden, too. They eat flower nectar and thus pollinate plants in the garden, just as bees do.

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  Fire It Up! Fire Pit Ideas

  Since the dawn of man, people have gathered around fires. Fire has protected us from wild animals, kept us warm, and cooked our food. While most of us no longer need protection from wild animals, a back yard fire pit can be a great place to keep warm on a chilly night, roast weenies and marshmallows...

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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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  El Rancho 2020

  by Lynn

  This backyard has seen many transformations over the years. We have sold our ...

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  Little Place for Recreation

  by tuckerwscott

  I'm showing you my private place for relax.

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  Summer 2017

  by Lynn

  A constant work in progress. These photos were taken in summer of 2017.

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  Fire Ring Garden

  by Naturescapes Garden

  Patio and landscaping around fire ring. I built the fire ring around 2013 wi...

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  Arizona Beauty

  by Arizona Landscaper

  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFqY-7mAonyLcRO8MiX9g0A

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  Mount Massive Garden Supply

  by MountMassiveGardenSupply

  Looking For Garden Supply? Mount Massive Garden Supply provides garden expert...

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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.

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  Plantaholics Haven

  by impatient-gardener

  An organically grown and managed medium sized suburban London back garden tha...

Recent Comments

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  This is amazing!

  nate on aj
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  Your front yard is so beautiful. What type of rock is this? It’s exactly what I’m looking for.

  Pinky26 on Oasis in the Desert
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  what are the type of Pink-flowers in this foto? How high do they grow?

  share1946 on Harplinge Sweden
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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!