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 sometimes shady, which can make things feel daunting when it comes to design ...

A narrow alley is full of weeds and trash - Tim Parker/Getty Images Side yards are tricky. They're often shady, making it hard to establish landscaping. They can also be narrow, leaving little room ...

Create an inviting bridge between the front and back with a well-landscaped limestone path. On the right, rain barrels put the oft-overlooked space to work. Test Garden Tip: Ensure your side yard is ...

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 ...

The front yard shapes the image of your home for visitors, passersby, potential buyers — and you. From hardscaping to plants, thoughtful changes to your landscape can create a view that you’ll love ...

As strange as it sounds, my secret garden is a daylily garden. This doesn’t mean I am a closet daylily enthusiast, it is quite the opposite. It started a couple of years ago when Mrs. Jan said the ...

Side yards are tricky. They're often shady, making it hard to establish landscaping. They can also be narrow, leaving little room for much beyond a garbage can or air conditioning unit. Even if yours ...