
A is for action plan Before you do anything, consider the three Ss, says Lori Laing, gardener and co-founder of Laing Landscapes: sun (how much your garden gets, and from what direction); soil type; and sitting spot. โPlan the space around how you will relax in it,โ Laing says. โIf itโs a north-facing garden, the…

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. However, there are ways to turn these unassuming areas into practical, pretty, and even playful zones, that…