Q: I have a side yard that's about 9 to 10 feet wide by 30 feet long. I want to create a pathway to the backyard with plantings on either side. On the east side is my neighbor's yard, some deciduous ...

Often, an 'out of sight, out of mind' mentality applies when it comes to our side yards. They tend to be long and thin, and ...

A narrow side yard supports food and flowers with permaculture techniques. What to do with that narrow strip between your house and the neighbor’s? With sustainable, permaculture techniques, Tyaga ...

As you’re making your gardening plans it’s easy to forget about side yards. They’re often narrow and utilitarian, but they also can offer a pleasant way to pass from front yard to back without having ...

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Side yards can be a challenge. Long and narrow, the awkward spaces usually end up forgotten areas, little more than weedy passageways of packed dirt or home to compost bins, garbage cans or garden ...

Julie Moir Messervy is a renowned Vermont landscape designer and author who has designed large public spaces and elaborate landscapes for wealthy clients. But what brings her the most joy is “doable ...

A truly great outdoor space includes much more than the latest seasonal blooms and a lush lawn of grass. While landscaping is key to a well-groomed home, it's time to think beyond greenery. Curb ...

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