Easy Street-Side Garden Plan: 20x8 Feet of Curbside Charm

Free Garden Plan: Transform the Hellstrip into a Heaven Strip

The strip between sidewalk and street—often called the "hellstrip"—presents brutal conditions: compacted soil, road salt, heat reflection, foot traffic, and dog visits. Our Easy Street-Side Garden Plan conquers this zone with a 20 x 8 foot design featuring ultra-tough plants: sedums, columbines, catmints, and other survivors that deliver color from spring through fall.

These plants don't just tolerate abuse—they thrive on neglect. Once established, they need minimal water, no fertilizer, and just annual cleanup. The result: a street-side garden that makes neighbors stop and admire.

Our free Planting Guide includes an enlarged illustration, detailed layout diagram, complete plant list with toughness ratings, and comprehensive installation instructions. Free one-time registration unlocks unlimited access to all our garden planning resources.

Garden Size: 20 x 8 feet

Real-Life Example

See this hellstrip transformation in a real municipal setting.