Side yards are one of the hardest, often overlooked, outdoor areas to design and landscape. It usually is beside your fence or wall overlooking your neighbor’s yard. In this article, we’ll give you 5 landscape solutions for a better and functional side yard. Privacy Panels Side yards usually are adjacent to your perimeter fence and are often overlooking into your neighbor’s yard or window. While it might sound easier to build a taller wall, perimeter fence heights are often under some building regulation. To retain privacy without having to break the rules, you can install a vertical panel … [Read more...]

Rain or shine, enjoy staying in your patio with a cover overhead to protect you from the elements. To make sure your patio cover doesn’t ruin your existing house’s exterior look, here are some patio cover options you can choose from. Flat Roof As simple as it gets, this straightforward patio cover can easily meld with any house exterior. If you’re a minimalist homemaker, this one’s for you. Gazebo A gazebo fits perfectly over a patio overlooking your yard. It can be structured with sections which can be placed strategically to your favorite parts of the garden. Pergola Another … [Read more...]