The area at the side of your house, no matter what size you are dealing with, does tend to be seen as a bit of a practical space. A storage space even. A spot to house the hose, the trash cans, the outdoor tap, the kid's toys – it's rarely seen as a place that can be turned into a beautiful extension of your garden, with planting and landscaping. But as all of these beautiful side yard ideas prove, it is possible to make this space more than something purely functional.
So stop thinking of your side yard as an awkward narrow space, and be inspired by these ideas to transform it into a seamless section of your yard. It could be the perfect spot to add an outdoor living room, or a tropical, jungle-like garden with towering plans and shade-loving ferns, or even if you just turn it into a chic path with some architecture planting that makes for the perfect transition into your backyard.
