Applying feathering to only one layer

Hi,
I'm created a two-part ad. One of the two parts (on two different layers) has a background image that I would like only the center to show up and the rest I'd like to whiten (about 90% opacity, leaving 10% of the background image visible) using feathering, as described in Feather Selections In Photoshop With Quick Mask
So, does anyone know how to apply such feathering on only one layer?
Thanks!
-Ron

Create a Layer Mask and apply Feather in the Properties Panel.
Could you please post a screenshot with the Layers Panel visible?

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