Interior Design and Videos

This small suburban backyard was transformed into a verdant oasis

Kelsey Pudloski and James Bombales Jul 26, 2018

Stepping into designer Jackie Morra’s backyard feels like ditching the suburbs for the country. You’re instantly greeted by the sounds of a trickling stream and bees buzzing from one flower to the next. But it wasn’t always this way — when she and her husband bought the house, the backyard was typical of most new-builds with a 12×12-foot deck and no shade in sight. Over the years, she has transformed the backyard into a flourishing and functional space for relaxing, dining and entertaining. Discover how she designed the backyard to suit her family’s lifestyle and get her need-to-know container gardening tips.

Video and photography: James Bombales

Producer and editor: Kelsey Pudloski