The side yard, that narrow strip running down the side of the house that often ends up forgotten, bare, or treated as a thoroughfare rather than part of the garden. When it’s approached with intention, a side yard can become one of the most productive and rewarding parts of the garden.

The Littlest Things Bring the Biggest Joys 🌞 Sunflowers, sunshine, smiles & spring holidays! When I think back to my earliest childhood...

If you’ve ever stood beneath a waterfall of wisteria blooms, you’ll know the magic these vines bring. And the perfume? Don’t get me started, it drifts on the breeze, light and airy, a sweet almost-vanilla floral note that’s simply unforgettable. As breathtaking as they are, wisterias aren’t shy about taking over. Left unchecked, they’ll tangle their way through fences, roofs, even trees!

Remember the days when celebrity couples got those mash-up names? Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie became Brangelina, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were Bennifer… Well, if we did the same thing in the plant world, the star couple would hands down be tomatoes and basil. What would we call them? Tomasil? Basato? 😂 Whatever the name, they’re a match made in 'garden heaven' and on the dinner plate too.

What do you do when you’ve got a tricky corner in the yard where grass never grows, or you just know something’s missing from your garden but can’t quite put your finger on it? Have you ever considered building a garden path? 😁