Another main design element is the use of native plants. Let them grow tall and free as long as their placement and relation to each other is thoughtful. Don't worry about them looking like overgrown weeds. There are portions of the High Line that remained untouched, making the difference between neglected weeds and carefully positioned native plants very clear.

The High Line, a converted elevated railroad track in New York City, is planted with natives along the walkway. The result is an easy-care space, but it was achieved after carefully considering plant placement so the plants would grow naturally yet not overrun the beds and the walkway.Tip: Adding a planting bed in front of a potentially dangerous edge, such as the fence line here, and then planting it solidly, helps create a subtle physical barrier. You may not have a drop-off, but the same idea would work along the edge of the yard, encouraging people to use the pathways rather than tromp across the lawn.

creating a barrier between road and yard

Concrete.

Another main design element is the use of native plants. Let them grow tall and free as long as their placement and relation to each other is thoughtful. Don't worry about them looking like overgrown weeds. There are portions of the High Line that remained untouched, making the difference between neglected weeds and carefully positioned native plants very clear.

Flat bar top plate. Let rust

Love the High Line!

planing bed in front of a drop off for safety

deck with drought tolerant plants

TIP:Placig plants along edge of driveway, corner near mailbox, etc prevents people from stomping on existing grass and using pathways instead.

Great idea to soften a fence

El piso de terraza

An old Railway line converted to a walk way,great idea,New York

The High Line in NYC.

Garden

What a beautiful idea!

Adding a planting bed in front of a potentially dangerous edge, and then planting it solidly, helps create a subtle physical barrier.

High Line!

Out door

Grasses