8 Before-and-After Garden Makeovers to Inspire Your Next Project

BEFORE: Overgrown Side Yard

Side yards are often forgotten. A little forethought and ingenuity can turn even the tightest areas into something amazing.

AFTER: Create a Hidden Patio

Converting old bowling balls into garden ornaments and weight plates into stepping stones can add individuality to a garden remodel without breaking the bank.

BEFORE: An Unsightly Air Conditioner

The new flowers in this corner cover an eyesore and shade the air conditioner for part of the day, saving energy.

AFTER: A Lush, Low-Care Planting

The new flowers in this corner cover an eyesore and shade the air conditioner for part of the day, saving energy.

BEFORE: An Average Yard

Small city lots often have unimaginative yards. This 45x120-foot lot can be transformed into an urban paradise if you wish.

AFTER: An Exceptional Backyard

Their progress illustrates that these Midwestern homeowners weren't afraid of a task! They added a little water feature and a terrace at the rear of the house to their yard.

BEFORE: Inconvenient Slope

An otherwise lovely house was marred by this awful corner. It was difficult to maintain, so these smart homeowners came up with a few garden remodeling ideas.

AFTER: Beautiful Terrace

A terrace helps with tough slopes. It's more expensive, but conducting the work over several years makes this landscape makeover possible.