Whether you need help with designing your front, back, or side yard or you’d like to start a flower or vegetable garden from scratch, a few professional tips are all you need to get started.
PrivacyFences and hedgesDrivewaysWalkwaysFront entriesLandscape design stylesLawnsColorTreesFocal points
Children’s play area Outdoor area for pets Al fresco dining area or outdoor kitchen Entertainment space for hosting barbecues and parties A peaceful haven from the outside world Sports or recreation areas Garden beds for growing vegetables or flowers Elements to attract birds (especially hummingbirds), butterflies, and bees and other pollinators
Any side yard that serves as a traffic path between the front and back yards should provide a pleasant and convenient access point. Side yards with a little more space can also be great places for fragrant flowering perennials or lush vegetable gardens. Some plants, while they might not be drop-dead gorgeous, can offer exquisite joys to gardeners willing to appreciate them for having an unusual appearance or undergoing dramatic changes at specific times of the growing season. Of course, in some cases, they may also be stunningly lovely, as with the spring bulb plant Fritillaria imperialis shown in the photo.
