b'Weirs garden has pops of color that, combined with sculptural plantings, fountains and bird feeders, give each nook an element of surprise.On what she loves best about herJoy Yagid is a professional photographer and an ever-learning gardener. She lives in Maplewood with her family and two very garden,Weirsays,Ilovethequietlarge cats. beauty of my backyard garden. I look forward to seeing if the dozens of bulbs planted out front this fall will show up this spring! I love my raised beds and theopportunityforchangingthings up each year. I love not mowing grass. I love my pollinator beds and the fact that I have many, many bird visitors.Althoughthehomeownersfaced theirownchallenges,theyembraced their spaces and made them their own. Emily Kehe found her secret garden at the end of a long path. Jessica Miller brought back memories of her child-hood with a native front yard meadow. Scott Horne created a peaceful oasis on the side of a cliff. And Alison Weir took a most unusual space and made it into a Zen garden. May their creativ-ity, hard work, and a bit of help from local professionals inspire you to create a garden you will love. feature story /27'