What to Do With That Awkward Side Yard or Strip
- Bo Olson
- Sep 30
- 2 min read
🧱 That Skinny Patch of Grass Nobody Touches?
Every home has one:
A narrow side yard, a weird strip between the driveway and the neighbor’s fence, or a dead zone where nothing ever grows.
At Olson Landscaping LLC, we love turning these “forgotten spaces” into something functional, clean, and low-maintenance. Here’s how.
📐 Why These Spaces Get Ignored
Too narrow for mowing
Poor sunlight or airflow
Drains water from gutters or driveways
Gets muddy, patchy, or full of weeds
“Out of sight, out of mind” — until it’s a mess
But ignoring them creates bigger issues later — erosion, water damage, or overgrowth.
🛠 5 Smart Ideas for Side Yards or Narrow Lawn Strips
1.
Gravel or Stone Path
Add decorative gravel or stepping stones with edging for a clean, walkable surface.
2.
Drainage Strip with Rock
If the area floods or stays damp, we can install a French drain or dry creek bed with rock to solve the issue and make it look good.
3.
Mulched Maintenance-Free Zone
Cover it with weed barrier and mulch — especially good for shaded or zero-access spots.
4.
Low Shrubs or Bushes
Add visual interest with trimmed plants that won’t spread wildly.
5.
Turf + Edging (If it Gets Sun)
If it’s got the space and sunlight, we can sod and edge it properly so it blends with the rest of your lawn — and actually grows.
🔧 What Olson Landscaping Can Do
French drain installs
Weed clearing + pre-emergent
Mulch or rock install
Low-profile planting
Side-yard grading and leveling
Sod or seeding (if feasible)
We make it look like part of your yard — not a mistake.
📍 We Fix Side Strips Across:
Avon • Brownsburg • Eagle Creek • Speedway • Clermont • 46254, 46224, 46123, 46234
💬 Got a Spot That Bugs You?
Send us a pic or request a quote — we’ll turn it into something you won’t have to avoid or explain anymore.