Side Yard

Looking for a project this Labor Day? We took 3 days to transform our side yard, add a pathway, disguise ugly utilities, and fence off a neglected part of our backyard. It's not maintenance free and looks better than ever- get the details on the blog!

Side yards are an often-overlooked parcel of land. Here's a collection of side yard ideas to prove that no matter their size, they are full of potential.

Ah, the side yard — the skinny, pass-through space along the side of your house where most homeowners store their trash cans and not much else. While there are constraints to designing a side yard that don’t apply to front yard and backyard landscaping, limits like these are what fuel... Read more »

The side yard is often an afterthought in the garden-design process — since it's small and hidden from view, it's easy to overlook, but sometimes you could turn it into a lush garden with a lot of detail to plants and landscaping.

Check out these landscaping ideas to take advantage of your narrow side yard.

I originally wrote this post about transforming a side yard eight years ago. However, I've re-written this post to share this gem of a garden...

OUTDOOR PRIVACY PLANTS FOR SCREENING

To tackle side yard landscaping (or any area really), the first step is often levelling the ground and prepping the area for what will be going on top.

Our simple side yard makeover is easy to maintain and looks sharp year-round. From a mushy, unused side yard to a grass-free landscaped beauty!

Lattices with espalier fruit trees Tagged: Outdoor, Trees, Stone Patio, Porch, Deck, Gardens, Wood Fences, Wall, Walkways, Wire Fences, Wall, Landscape Lighting, Side Yard, and Hardscapes. Photo 7 of 8 in Modern Suburban Backyard by Secret Garden Landscapes.