side yard/kitchen garden
mulch plants with leaves
trellis/fence
permeable paving
raised beds
plants on top of wall for privacy
perfect for stepping stones. Make sure they are level with the ground to avoid tripping, and nestle them in beds of gravel or plantings of moss for a gorgeous new walkway.
For example, this set of eight raised beds, beautifully constructed from ipe or similar hardwood lumber, has details like mitered corners and smooth hardware, making them suitable for youngsters who want to stand at the edge and harvest carrots or radishes to their hearts' content. And the capped walls are wide enough to double as seating — handy for someone with physical limitations. Mostly I admire this side kitchen garden for its attractive design, functional spacing (there's room for a wheelbarrow between the raised beds) and the excellent proportions that hold their own with the scale of the home.
Terra Trellis is maker of arch
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