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Our Mission is simple: help you enhance your outdoor space. Yard Surfer is all about loving your outdoor spaces, from your yard — front and backyard, to your garden + architecture designs. Ideas, inspiration, projects.
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Whether you are interested in organic gardening, sustainable gardening practices, installing and maintaining a pre-formed pond, constructing fencing and pathways or any other backyard landscaping topic, you will find exactly what you need here.
Inspiration
20 Amazing Backyard Ideas That Won’t Break The Bank
Here’s a collection of some of the most beautiful backyard ideas on a budget.
Secluded Sanctuary Backyard Fence Design Ideas
Denise Linn once reminded us that it was essential to ‘create an inner sanctuary.. and only to invite (in) those who will cherish it’….
How to Make Rustic Garden Paths in Your Yard Without any Stonework
Creating a pathway in your garden doesn’t have to require the typical stonework you see in most gardens. In fact, you can achieve a…
Ideas for a DIY Backyard Oasis
A backyard should be an oasis — a place for you to escape the troubles of the world around you and relax. Sometimes, though,…
How To: Growing Grass From Seed (GUIDE)
Besides those “neighborly” competitions for the greenest lawn with green grass, keeping your grass healthy and vibrant is a great way to improve the…
11 Simple Backyard Patio Ideas to Make Your Yard Stand Out
We’ve found some of the simplest backyard patio ideas that are sure to make your yard stand out! You’ll be accepting the HOA award before you know it.
The Ultimate Outdoor Chairs Guide
There are so many types of outdoor chairs! It can feel overwhelming for anyone. That’s why we’ve created this 8,000+ word definitive guide.
40 Landscaping Ideas for Backyard and Front Yard
Welcome to our photo gallery featuring 40 Stunning Landscaping Ideas for Backyard and Front Yard. Being a homeowner means you have the privilege of…
The Ultimate Backyard Fire Pit Guide
Adding a fire pit to your outdoor space is one of our favorite backyard ideas for many reasons. As Michael Pollan points out, using…