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.
From cozy cottages to innovative designs, these compact coops offer functionality and charm, making them ideal for backyard poultry enthusiasts with limited space. Whether you’re a novice or experienced chicken keeper, these space-saving options provide all the essentials while adding a touch of style to your garden. Glass Chicken Coops Picture this: a coop that […]
Narrow evergreen trees are a must if you want privacy and year-round interest in a small garden or side yard. Here are the top picks for unique, skinny evergreen trees.
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There's a lot to consider when picking plants for those tight narrow areas alongside the house, so where to start?
Narrow evergreen trees are a must if you want privacy and year-round interest in a small garden or side yard. Here are the top picks for unique, skinny evergreen trees.
Treat your skinny side yard like the beautiful green corridor it wants to be, with these verdant garden designs as inspiration
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.
This small shed provides extra storage along the side of the house without encroaching on yard space. #shed #outdoor #organizedhome
These gardens, in the UK, US and Australia, show a variety of inspiring designs that have transformed neglected spots
A side yard is always the last but it shouldn’t be least! We’ve gathered some smart and cool ideas to style a side yard, take a look to get inspired!
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...
In outdoor landscaping, the side yard often plays a quiet role—a neglected space waiting to be infused with recycled or junk items. However, it holds the potential to become a captivating retreat, an outdoor sanctuary that complements your lifestyle. You can design a narrow pathway adorned with lush greenery, leading from your front yard to a hidden garden nook or make use of space by creating a vertical garden.
This small shed provides extra storage along the side of the house without encroaching on yard space. #shed #outdoor #organizedhome
Spruce up the space around the fence with these beautiful landscaping ideas for small gardens. Add flowers, mulch, or river rocks to create more charm along the fence.
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!
This is the third side of the bowling green border. The solidarity and colour of the tulips really shows up the delicacy of the grass.
Get some shade garden design ideas and inspiration (with pictures) for both small front yard garden beds and larger backyard woodland gardens
It’s easy to overlook the side yard when landscaping but with a little effort, this neglected space can make a big splash. Pathways, lighting, and....
Imagine having a window onto spring all winter long: that’s the promise of a lean-to greenhouse, just four feet wide and sited alongside an exterior
Note: I originally did this page in such a way that the oldest content was at the top, and the newest was at the bottom. I have now decided to reverse the order so that new stuff is visible without having to scroll down to the end! November 2012 - Brassicas at rear, lots of Endives under cloches October 2012 - the Woodblocx raised bed is installed ********************************************************************************** This is where the original "My Plot" page began. Here are some pictures that show the layout of my plot. My house is a "typical" English suburban property. It has a small garden -- probably intended only for ornamental purposes. Regrettably, many people do not enjoy gardening, and having a small garden is attractive to such people since it involves less maintenance (what a strange view!) Front view of my house My property has almost no Front Garden -- just a tiny patch of grass and one Crab Apple tree -- but the Back Garden is my pride and joy. It is very roughly 10 metres square. When we first moved in here, the garden consisted mainly of a "lawn" (in very bad condition, and very uneven), surrounded by a very thin strip of "flower border". This is how it used to look, years ago In our early years here we enjoyed having the lawn as a play area for our children, and we sometimes used to play badminton on it. As the children grew up, the relevance of the lawn diminished, and the drudgery of keeping it in anything like decent condition became more and more onerous. About 10 years ago I dug up some of the lawn and created my first raised beds. These have subsequently been added-to and I now have six. Each one measures 1 metre x 2.4 metres. Finally, in 2007 I think, I had the grass completely removed and replaced with 2.5cm shingle. This was a stroke of genius in my opinion! August 2010 - six raised beds fully-stocked The patio - our outdoor dining area, with barbecue at right Looking towards the raised beds That blessed washing-line! (Rusted-in - can't shift it!) The "Fish Tree" (a Sorbus of some sort) with bird-feeders Compost bins under the Fish tree September 2010 - netting over some of the beds October 2010 - nets replaced by fleece November 2010 - just look at all those leaves My shed - 6ft x 4ft November 2010 18 Dec 2010 18 Dec 2010 12 March 2011 - peas sown 13 March 2011 - parsnips and beetroot protected by new cloches 19 March 2011 - The tatty old grass at the front got replaced with shingle 15 April 2011 - Crab Apple tree flowering 25 April 2011 - Brassicas removed; asparagus cropping; beetroot netted. 28 May 2011 - Broad Beans, Climbing Beans, Brassicas... 28 May 2011 - the patio still covered in seed-trays and mini-greenhouses 28 May - view onto the road. Cucumber bin at bottom right 27 June 2011 - the Outdoor Dining Room is enabled once more! 07 Jan 2012 - Mostly resting. New cloches hosting Lettuce 03 Mar 2012 - Netting everywhere (to deter foxes) 03 Mar 2012 - Pea-supports in foreground 03 Mar 2012 - Parsnips and beetroot sown under cloches 03 Mar 2012 - Shallots and Garlic under net in background 03 Mar 2012 - "Empty" bed is the one containing Asparagus plants 01 June 2012 - Chillis in front of Runner Beans 01 June 2012 - Tomato plants lined up next to the water-butt
Wondering what to do with that untouched corner of your yard? Check out amazing corner garden ideas here to spruce up that neglected space!
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.
Design an economical hillside garden, or yard that you'd love, with these 85 fun and creative ideas for landscaping a slope on a budget!
It's finally here! Part 5 of our Backyard DIY series. Today we're outlining how we completely renovated our back yard and built a paver patio & foot path. In just two days you can add value to your home and transform your backyard into a little slice of heaven.
Discover ten amazing narrow trees for small gardens. These columnar trees are perfect for tight spaces. Evergreen and deciduous options.
Blue Point Juniper is a eye catching specimen that can be a great option for both garden and containers! Here are the details to grow it!
An espalier is a living fence created by training small trees into decorative patterns. Here's how to create one in your yard.
Picture this: one one side of the road, a small garden with tall and narrow shrubs, foliage, texture, even flowers, on the other side, a tall brick wall, or a
Whether you want a classic look or looking to add a touch of rustic style to your outdoors, here are 9 beautiful walkway ideas to get you started.
Discover nine small trees for shade that enhance a variety of cramped spots and learn some special techniques to ensure successful growth.
Narrow evergreen trees are a must if you want privacy and year-round interest in a small garden or side yard. Here are the top picks for unique, skinny evergreen trees.
Narrow side gardens are the reality for many suburban homes but die hard gardeners don’t need to sacrifice height and beauty just because their footprint is small. Look for trees, shrubs and …
I helgen var vi och hälsade på kära vänner som precis har flyttat in i sitt jättefina nybyggda hus vid havet. Trädgårdsplaneringen har börjat och då kom jag att tänka på dessa bilderna med kombination
