Walkways and Front Yard Spectacles

The pictured Quebec garden walkway is vibrant with native flowers mixed in with some non-native ornamentals.

Many suburban properties have small garden beds tucked between a walkway and the house. With the right plant choices, these can provide wonderful little oases for native plants and the insects that depend on them. Selecting low-growing species can be prudent for these spots. In snowy regions, make sure you consider where you may need to pile snow to keep access routes safe – woody species can be easily damaged by piling snow and may benefit from some protection, but herbaceous plants will be tucked safely underground by winter.

Source: https://www.gardenforbirds.org/what-about-this-spot-advice-on-garden-issues/