Yard at a Glance
Who lives here: A retired grandmother
Location: Warwickshire, England
Size: 1,227 square feet (114 square meters); the plot has a level change from end to end of about 5 feet (1½ meters)
Landscape designer: Sam Plant of Plantology

Before: This long and narrow yard in England had two patios but little in the way of interest. The homeowner, a grandmother, had a wish list that included a sustainable and wildlife-welcoming design, opportunities for water harvesting and vertical plantings, and replacements for steep steps that weren’t safe for the grandkids. She brought in Sam Plant of Plantology to make it all happen.