a unit of area measurement equal to a square measuring one yard on each side; 0.8361 square meters. : yd 2 , sq. yd.

Plant Next to Your House Low-growing shrubs or groundcover should be planted in front of low windows and porches. Larger rounded shrubs or small trees work well planted on the corners of your home. These larger plants will frame up your house and help soften the box-like structure.