Front Yard Ideas to Reconnect with Neighbors
You're probably not the only great
cook on your street. Install raised
planters, fill them with rosemary,
cilantro, sage and whatever else
you like, and welcome neighbors to
take what they need.
A lemon tree
Plant it next to the sidewalk and
invite your neighbors to help
themselves. Nice cooks will return
the favor by dropping by with a
slice or dish of their creation.
A little people's pea patch
or carrot patch, or potato patch or
tomato patch. Give the kids on your
street their own garden and show
them how to sow seeds, water and
harvest. Put their name on a stake
so they know which plant is theirs.
A produce basket
Put your surplus citrus, avocados
or zucchini in a basket by the
sidewalk with a sign encouraging
neighbors to take some. Or, plant
a row in your garden just for local
food pantries - they always need
fresh vegetables.
Ideas
An herb garden
A water bowl
Dogs get thirsty on their walks and
love to stop and have a drink. Their
owners will appreciate it, too.
A courtyard
Think of it as a rest area off your
front walkway, just large enough
for a couple of chairs and a small
table, or something more.
A basketball hoop
Play h-o-r-s-e on Sunday afternoons.
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© Lisa Uhrhammer
© Lisa Uhrhammer
