Yard

A yard, as featured here, can be termed as an area attached to a home that can be contained by a fence or other boundary. A yard will typically be in the front or back of the house, or sometimes along the side. While a yard is generally different from a garden, you will often find a garden within a home’s yard.

The front yard is commonly open to public view, so it is generally more focused around decoration than use. A backyard, on the other hand, can be more private, so it can be used for leisurely activities, and the items such as furniture or other landscaping may reflect that.

Yards usually have a variety of plants either in the ground or in pots, so it is important to have an easy source of water from a hose or otherwise. Grass lawns are a common addition to a yard, and selecting the proper area based on needed ground cover and erosion control is a needed consideration.

Typical types of yards you may find include:

• Backyard – often with a lawn or garden.
• Front yard – usually decorative, sometimes can have a play area.
• Side yard – typically smaller than a front or back yard, good for a dog run or sun exposure for certain plants.
• Courtyard – an open area surrounded on the sides by a building.
• Barnyard – the fenced in area around a barn where livestock can spend time outside.