16+ Creative Side of House Landscaping Ideas

Hey there, garden lovers! If you’re like me, always on the lookout for a new project, why not turn your attention to that often-neglected side of the house?

1. Vertical Garden Wonder

Transform walls into living art with a vertical garden.
Transform walls into living art with a vertical garden.

When space is tight, go vertical with a wall of greenery or trellised plants. I’ve seen clients’ eyes light up when they realize the potential of their walls as a living canvas.

A few suggestions:

  • Vertical Planter Wall System: Transform your walls with a vertical planter system, perfect for small spaces needing greenery.
  • Garden Trellis for Climbing Plants: Encourage vibrant growth with a durable trellis, ideal for supporting climbing plants in tight areas.
  • Self-Watering Planter Pots: Simplify your gardening routine with self-watering pots, ensuring consistent moisture for healthy plants.

2. Create a Charming Pathway

Stepping stone pathways add charm and function to your side yard.
Stepping stone pathways add charm and function to your side yard.

A stepping stone path can add a touch of whimsy and guide guests smoothly from front to back. I often suggest using stones that complement your home’s exterior for a cohesive look.

Might be a good match:

  • Decorative Stepping Stones: Enhance your garden with elegant stepping stones, matching your home for a cohesive look.
  • Outdoor Pathway Lighting: Illuminate your pathway beautifully, adding safety and charm to your garden walkway.
  • Garden Edging Border: Define your pathway with durable garden edging for a neat and stylish finish.

3. Layered Planting Approach

Layered planting adds depth and interest to your side yard.
Layered planting adds depth and interest to your side yard.

Create a lush look with layered planting using a mix of heights and textures. Clients love this approach for its fullness and dynamic visual interest.

Give these a look:

  • Assorted Perennial Plant Pack: Enhance garden beauty with a variety of lush perennials offering diverse heights and textures.
  • Garden Soil Mix for Healthy Growth: Cultivate vibrant plants with nutrient-rich soil tailored for healthy and vigorous growth.
  • Decorative Mulch for Landscaping: Add elegance and soil protection to your landscape with high-quality decorative mulch.

4. Light Up the Night

Pathway lighting brings warmth and safety to your side yard.
Pathway lighting brings warmth and safety to your side yard.

Adding pathway lighting not only enhances safety but also creates a magical ambiance. I love seeing how lighting transforms a space from day to night, adding a cozy glow.

Some handy options:

  • Solar Pathway Lights: Illuminate your walkway effortlessly with eco-friendly solar lights for a charming nighttime setting.
  • LED Garden Spike Lights: Create a radiant garden glow with easy-to-install LED spike lights for vibrant night views.
  • Outdoor Waterproof Lanterns: Add elegance and safety with stylish waterproof lanterns designed for any weather conditions.

5. Natural Mulch Pathways

Natural mulch pathways blend seamlessly with outdoor surroundings.
Natural mulch pathways blend seamlessly with outdoor surroundings.

Use natural mulch for pathways to enhance the earthy feel and improve soil quality. I find mulch pathways to be both practical and aesthetically pleasing.

Products that could assist:

  • Natural Wood Mulch Chips: Enhance your pathways with natural wood mulch chips for an earthy, inviting look and feel.
  • Garden Weed Barrier Fabric: Use weed barrier fabric underneath mulch to keep your pathways clean and maintenance-free.
  • Metal Garden Edging: Create clear mulch path borders with durable metal edging, ensuring a neat and tidy appearance.

6. Hedge Privacy Screen

Tall hedges are a natural solution for privacy.
Tall hedges are a natural solution for privacy.

Planting a row of tall hedges can provide the perfect privacy screen from prying eyes. It’s like adding a natural wall, and trust me, it’s a game-changer for privacy.

Explore these options:

  • Fast Growing Evergreen Hedge Plants: Transform your space with fast-growing evergreens—create privacy and beauty effortlessly.
  • Hedge Trimmer: Maintain your hedge’s perfect shape with this easy-to-use and efficient trimmer.
  • Organic Fertilizer for Hedges: Boost hedge growth naturally with fertilizer—keep your privacy screen lush and healthy.

7. Add a Cozy Seating Nook

A seating nook offers a peaceful retreat in your side yard.
A seating nook offers a peaceful retreat in your side yard.

Tuck a small bench or chair into a corner for a quiet retreat. It’s where I often find clients enjoying a moment of peace with a book and a cup of coffee.

Check if these fit your needs:

  • Wooden Outdoor Bench: Enhance your garden retreat with a charming wooden bench perfect for relaxation and nature appreciation.
  • Decorative Outdoor Cushions: Add style and comfort to your seating nook with vibrant, weather-resistant outdoor cushions.
  • Pergola with Climbing Plants: Create a lush, shaded escape by adding a pergola adorned with your favorite climbing plants.

8. Sculptural Art Pieces

Garden sculptures add an artistic flair to your side yard.
Garden sculptures add an artistic flair to your side yard.

Incorporate garden sculptures for an artistic touch that sparks conversation. These pieces can be the focal point that draws the eye and adds personality to your space.

These products might help:

  • Modern Abstract Garden Sculpture: Elevate your garden’s elegance with this modern abstract sculpture. Makes a striking focal point.
  • Rustic Metal Garden Statue: Add rustic charm to your landscape with this sturdy metal garden statue. A perfect conversation piece.
  • Contemporary Stone Sculpture: Enhance your garden’s beauty with this contemporary stone sculpture. Ideal for adding artistic flair.

9. Evergreen Elegance

Evergreens provide constant color and structure in your side yard.
Evergreens provide constant color and structure in your side yard.

Use evergreen plants for year-round color and structure. I always recommend evergreens for their low maintenance and constant presence in the garden.

Consider these options:

  • Evergreen Shrub Starter Kit: Enhance your landscape with a lush, evergreen shrub starter kit for year-round greenery.
  • Pruning Shears for Evergreens: Maintain the perfect shape of your evergreens with these precision pruning shears.
  • Evergreen Fertilizer: Nourish your plants with this specialized evergreen fertilizer for vibrant, healthy growth.

10. Elegant Stone Edging

Stone edging offers a clean finish to garden beds.
Stone edging offers a clean finish to garden beds.

Define your garden beds with stone edging for a clean, polished look. It’s a simple addition that makes a huge difference in maintaining a tidy landscape.

Maybe worth checking out:

  • Natural Stone Edging Kit: Add a natural touch with this durable stone edging for clean, defined garden borders.
  • Garden Border Stones: Transform your landscape with these elegant stones adding timeless beauty to your garden.
  • Interlocking Landscape Edging: Create a seamless look using easy-to-install interlocking stone edging for a polished finish.

11. Enchanting Arbor Entry

An arbor creates an inviting entrance to your side yard.
An arbor creates an inviting entrance to your side yard.

Install an arbor at the entrance to your side yard for a welcoming touch. It’s like creating a doorway to another world, adding both structure and charm.

Possibly helpful picks:

  • Wooden Garden Arbor with Climbing Plant Support: Enhance your entrance with a wooden arbor, offering both structure and plant support. Transform today!
  • Outdoor Solar String Lights: Add ambiance with solar string lights, perfect for illuminating your arbor beautifully at night.
  • Climbing Plants for Arbors: Introduce the beauty of climbing plants to your arbor, creating a lush and inviting entrance.

12. Whimsical Flower Beds

Colorful flower beds bring life and beauty to the side yard.
Colorful flower beds bring life and beauty to the side yard.

Brighten up the side of your house with colorful flower beds. I adore mixing different flowers to create a vibrant tapestry that changes with the seasons.

These products might be useful:

  • Colorful Perennial Flower Seed Mix: Plant vibrant perennials to create a stunning, ever-changing tapestry of colors along your house.
  • Garden Border Edging Kit: Define your flower beds with stylish border edging for a neat, tidy, and beautiful landscape design.
  • Automatic Drip Irrigation Kit: Ensure your vibrant flower beds stay hydrated with an easy-to-install automatic drip irrigation system.

13. Install a Water Feature

Water features add tranquility and elegance to your side yard.
Water features add tranquility and elegance to your side yard.

A small fountain or water feature can add soothing sounds to your landscape. I love how water features bring tranquility and a touch of luxury to any space.

May just do the trick:

  • Outdoor Water Fountain with Pump: Add elegance to your garden with an easy-to-install fountain, enhancing tranquility effortlessly.
  • Solar Powered Garden Fountain: Enhance your space sustainably with a solar-powered fountain, offering charm without extra electricity costs.
  • Tiered Ceramic Water Feature: Create calming sounds in your garden with a stylish, tiered ceramic water feature.

14. Edible Side Garden

Turn your side yard into a productive edible garden.
Turn your side yard into a productive edible garden.

Why not make use of the space to grow some herbs or veggies? I’ve helped many create a side garden that not only looks good but also serves up fresh produce.

A few choices to try:

  • Raised Garden Bed Kits: Create a neat, organized edible garden with easy-to-assemble raised bed kits. Ideal for veggies.
  • Organic Herb Seeds Pack: Start your herb garden effortlessly with a diverse organic seeds pack. Fresh flavors await!
  • Garden Trellis for Climbing Plants: Maximize space with a strong trellis, perfect for supporting climbing vegetables and herbs.

15. Rock Garden Oasis

Rock gardens add texture and interest to sunny side yards.
Rock gardens add texture and interest to sunny side yards.

Develop a rock garden for an interesting texture and low-maintenance charm. Rock gardens are perfect for sunny spots and provide a unique contrast to greenery.

Possibly handy products:

  • Natural Landscaping River Rocks: Add a natural touch with these river rocks, perfect for enhancing your rock garden’s beauty.
  • Drought-Tolerant Succulent Plants: Introduce vibrant color with easy-care succulents that thrive in sunny rock gardens.
  • Outdoor Rock Garden Statues: Enhance your rock garden’s charm with decorative statues that add character and interest.

16. Create Symmetrical Magic

Symmetrical designs bring balance and order to your landscape.
Symmetrical designs bring balance and order to your landscape.

Use symmetry in your planting design for a neat, organized look. I’ve often used symmetry to provide balance and harmony, making areas feel more intentional.

Useful items to consider:

  • Garden Edging Border Kit: Enhance your garden’s symmetry with durable edges, keeping everything neat and organized effortlessly.
  • Decorative Planters: Add elegance and balance with matching planters, perfect for symmetrical arrangements in your landscape.
  • Symmetrical Plant Sets: Create balanced beauty with plant sets designed for perfect symmetry in your garden.

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Text: Joyce Peterson