Sometimes, the simplest solution is the most attractive one. Here, a wide band of lawn turns this side yard into a pleasant journey, connecting two shade gardens for a finished composition. The vast proportion of the grassy swath makes it a winning solution. Rather than limiting the path to something barely wide enough to accommodate the lawn mower, this area of lawn is at least six feet wide and seemingly endless in its length. As a design element, the lawn occupies important "negative" space, in balance with the side garden's "positive" elements: mature shade trees that flank the central path.More:8 New Uses for Your Side YardTurn Your Side Yard Into a Glorious Garden Room