When developers build homes next to busy streets, they usually build walls to help reduce traffic noise. If you are one of those people who live next to a busy street (like me), you may wonder what else you can do to reduce the noise in your backyard.

You can use two strategies together to help create an oasis in your backyard: a barrier of plantings and one or more water features. The following two articles can help you achieve a quieter backyard:

Reducing Traffic Noise with Plants

Reducing Traffic Noise with Water Features