Application of the term Yard (land)

in north america , australasia today, yard can part of property surrounding or associated house or other residential structure, (although not necessarily) separate garden (where plant maintenance more formalized). yard typically consist of lawn or play area. yard in front of house referred front yard, area @ rear known backyard. backyards more private , more common location recreation. yard size varies population density. in urban centres, many houses have small or no yards @ all. in suburbs, yards larger , have room such amenities patio, playplace children, or swimming pool.

in british english, these areas described garden, subdivided front garden , garden, although paved areas may called yard, more patio. in modern britain, term yard used depots , land adjacent or among workplace buildings, uncultivated land adjoining building.

in north america, term garden refers area contains plots of vegetables, herbs, flowers, and/or ornamental plants; , term yard not refer garden , although flower garden or vegetable garden may within yard.

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