Side yard landscape

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!

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.

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!

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...

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 »

When it comes to decorating, most people often overlook their side yard and let it become a boring place full of weed…

Narrow trees are a must if you have a tight space for gardening. Try one of these slender, unique trees that will pack a punch in any small yard.

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!

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.