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DIY & Home Improvement

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LaydeeBug

(10,291 posts)
Fri Dec 23, 2016, 08:06 PM Dec 2016

Does anyone have advice on how to plan a back yard into a garden? [View all]

I live in a 1950's suburb.

My backyard backs to rowhomes, and I don't use it much because I feel on display. This Spring, I thought I would plant a tree or two (I was thinking of a peach tree...I had one when I was a little girl and know they don't grow too tall as to mess with overheard wires) for privacy.

I have less than 1/4 acre, but am hoping to make some use out of it...maybe some above ground veggie and herb gardens and a few fruit trees. The side yard is pretty shady because of trees, but I am hoping to do something there too.

My house faces N/NW. Does anyone recommend how to go about planning this? I am very green at being green in this way.

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