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 ...

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 ...

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Q: I have a side yard that's about 9 to 10 feet wide by 30 feet long. I want to create a pathway to the backyard with plantings on either side. On the east side is my neighbor's yard, some deciduous ...

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Side yards can be a challenge. Long and narrow, the awkward spaces usually end up forgotten areas, little more than weedy passageways of packed dirt or home to compost bins, garbage cans or garden ...

With an increasing threat of flooding in some regions, homeowners seek ways to protect their gardens from excess water. Could ...

Whether you want to make your garden more accessible or try a new way of growing, keyhole gardening and raised bed gardening are two excellent options. Raised bed gardening is widely known and used, ...