People notice it every day. While your secret display garden may be around back, the strip of land between the sidewalk and street has no down time when it comes to visitors. Why not make a splash ...

Her goal was to make the sidewalk look like a meandering path, and even though the planting strip is less than 3 feet wide, the plants add drama as they spill over the walk. A place for everything ...

Volunteers with the nonprofit Friends of Trees planted 145 new trees in one weekend in Portland's Montavilla and Mount Tabor neighborhoods.

Planning your perfect planting strip . Originally published March 24, 2007 at 12:00 am Updated March 24, 2007 at 2:02 am ...

Many urban landscapes have a forlorn narrow planting strip between the curb and sidewalk, often known as a “hell strip.” No matter what is planted here -- turf, trees, shrubs or perennials ...

The hell strip is technically not yours to plant; however, it is never a discouraged endeavor to beautify the city in which you live. You simply have to get permission.

Remember that before starting any soil work or planting call Diggers Hotline and have underground utilities located. At least two business days before starting the project, call 811 or 800-331 ...