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Simple and stunning ways to revamp your balcony, backyard and front gardens.
By Monique Valeris and Alyssa Gautieri
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Being surrounded by fresh greenery and florals improves our physical, emotional and mental well-being — which means houseplants and outdoor gardens are the key to making your house feel like a home, both indoors and out. There are a ton of affordable ways to reinvent your small outdoor space, whether you're hoping to grow fruits, vegetables and herbs, or stick with simple perennial flowers, bushes and ground cover plants. To prove that decorating a small landscape is easier than you may think, we've rounded up charming small garden ideas that you'll want to steal when spring rolls around.
Even in very small garden areas, a little creativity and a couple clever design hacks can go a long way. As you browse these inspiring and colorful outdoor photos, you'll find a ton of garden projects fit for balconies, courtyards, backyards and more. For modern small spaces, you'll want to find affordable patio furniture (like bistro tables, stools, benches and hammocks) to elevate your backyard design.
A few of the genius ideas: plant a tiny floral patch in the backyard, set up a DIY vertical garden, build a raised garden bed or hang fresh herbs from a wooden palette. You'll also discover tips for growing beautiful evergreen shrubs, trailing plants and the best trees for small yards. Keep scrolling and you may even decide to assemble your own backyard pond, outdoor living wall or bubble fountain.
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Gardening Station
Create a spot dedicated to potting and trimming your outdoor plants. The best part? This table is made from a few galvanized barrels and an old wooden door.
Stephen Karlisch
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Living Wall
If you don't have floor space to display your plants, mount pots onto the exterior of your house. Here, interior designer Tori Rubinson sticks with terracotta pots, but you can also go for bold patterns and colors!
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Wind Chime
Instantly elevate a small garden space with a beautiful bird house wind chime, like designer Kate Anne does here.
Not only will it draw birds to your yard, it'll create a soothing sound in the process.
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Container Gardening
Green up your patio or deck with oversized terracotta or plastic planters overflowing with anything from tomatoes to wildflowers. (The lush lineup here creates a pretty privacy wall!)
SHOP POTS
RELATED: Everything You Need to Know About Container Gardening
Inspired by Charm
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Cocktail Garden
You guessed it! A cocktail garden is a space designated to growing ingredients for delicious drinks. Go for herbs like mint, basil and sage, as well as fruits and veggies such as strawberries, cherries and peppers.
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm »
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Barrel Pond
Make use of an old whiskey barrel and create your own backyard pond — a great alternative if you don't have space for a real one. Add your water plants (lily pads, of course) and even a few small fish.
A Beautiful Mess
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Vertical Herb Garden
Whether you have a small yard or lack outdoor space altogether, a vertical garden can be a charming addition. You can create one on your own with landscape fabric and copper pipe.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess »
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Lattice Green Wall
Obsessed with lattice? For an unexpected touch to your garden, let the pattern set the foundation for a green wall.
Buff Strickland
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Pallet Garden
Attach clay pots to a pallet with nails and stainless steel cable ties for a living art display that keeps your rosemary and basil at the ready. Space out the pots so your plants have room to grow.
SHOP POTS
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Pergola Full of Greens
Grow your garden vertically by trailing plants up the sides of a pergola, fence or outdoor wall. English ivy, pothos and Russian vines are a few great choices.
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Plant Markers
Keep your garden organized, so harvesting remains quick and easy.
Craft your own plant markers using wooden paint sticks and some acrylic paint. Added bonus? This is the perfect craft for kids.
Get the tutorial at I Heart Arts N Crafts »
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Succulent-Filled Birdbath
Hardy succulents, which stow water in their stems and leaves, will thrive in a shallow birdbath perch. Add pebbles to hold more moisture in the soil.
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Repurposed Shelf Garden Box
If you're partial to vintage-inspired decor and happen to have an old shelf that's been collecting dust in your home, consider turning it into a garden box. It's the perfect spot for herbs like mint, thyme and parsley.
Get the tutorial at Bless'er House »
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DIY Bubble Fountain
With just a few supplies, including a submersible pump, a waterproof pot and decorative river rocks, you can make your garden more zen with an eye-catching DIY bubble fountain.
Get the tutorial at Scared Thoughts of a Crafty Mom »
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Vibrant Chairs
Outfitting a small space doesn't mean you have to settle for drab furniture. The brighter, the better is the way to go to bring your outdoor area to life.
A Beautiful Mess
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Herb Garden
There's something special about an orderly display of potted plants, especially when they're in vibrant colors that showcase the beauty of the season.
Get the tutorial at A Beautiful Mess »
MISTANA
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If you've been longing to give vertical gardening a try, now's your chance. Go for one or two planters, depending on just how green your thumb is.
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Faux Grass Stepping Stones
You might not have a huge lawn, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a bit of grass — even if it's faux.
These faux grass stepping stones are inexpensive to make on your own.
Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth »
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Mason Jar Planters
Add a country-chic touch to your garden with mason jar planters (pint or quart size), which are perfect for herbs of all kinds. Use outdoor vinyl and a Cricut machine to mark each jar.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda »
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Fold-Out Shelf
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Patterned Hanging Planters
Enhance greenery or statement floral arrangements with a pair of potted hanging planters. Sure you could go for neutrals, but this geometric floral pattern makes more of a statement.
RELATED: The Best Indoor Plant Stands for Every Decor Style
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Hammock
Play up your garden's cozy factor with a stylish hammock, designed for an afternoon nap or getting lost in a good book.
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Globe String Lights
Any outdoor gathering would be so much more fun if classic string lights are in the mix, whether you choose to hang them on a fence or under a pergola.
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Fence Planters
Window boxes can be used in so many creative ways. Fill one with vibrant blooms — a great match for a white picket fence.
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Hanging Colanders
Hang spring flowers in brightly colored colanders for an unexpected porch update.
SHOP COLANDERS
Get the tutorial at Country Living »
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Square Foot Gardening
This highly efficient method divides raised beds into a grid. Vegetables then get planted in one or more squares at a density based on plant size (e.g., you’d plant about 16 radish seeds per square, but only one tomato plant).
RELATED: The Pros and Cons of Square Foot Gardening
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With a roomy shelf underneath, this wood piece doubles as a mini garden "shed" for storage.
Fill each level with a mix of supplies and gorgeous planters.
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Flower-Filled Planters
Instantly boost your home’s curb appeal with bright blooms on each side of your front door. Expecting guests? Steal these tricks
from our home team: Add stems from a supermarket bouquet for extra fullness and mint for a fragrant burst.
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Potted Fruit Trees
If you've got a tiny patio or balcony, you can grow a fruit tree. Calamondin orange or fig trees especially do well in pots at least 1 foot in diameter and 1 foot deep. Just watch out: Choose a variety that can survive at least two zones colder than where you live, because planters will freeze faster than the ground.
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Companion Planting
Placing flowers and veggies together in the same beds doesn't just save space. It'll help boost your yields and keep plants happy by attracting more pollinators.
50+ Summer Flowers for a Picture-Perfect Garden
Monique Valeris Senior Home Editor Monique Valeris is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital.
Alyssa Gautieri Associate Lifestyle Editor Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design.
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14 Small Yard Landscaping Ideas to Impress
Many of today's homes (especially condos and townhouses) often have little or no yard space at all.
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Leave Some Space
When considering landscaping ideas for a small yard, remember to leave space. It’s easy to overcrowd things and inadvertently create a claustrophobic effect. Here, a seating area has a clear view to the garden, courtesy of a small patch of grass and some unobstructed hardscaping.
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Layered Landscape
An easy backyard idea for small yards is to create a layered landscape – just like in nature. Think of a forest with low groundcovers, ferns, shade-tolerant understory shrubs and trees, and the tall overhead trees.You can do the same thing with your small yard landscaping! Use things like groundcovers, bulbs and crevice plants to create a beautiful layered landscape, while maximizing your flower bed space!
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Walls and Fences
Sure, you want your small yard landscaping to include privacy, so why not utilize surrounding structures like walls and fences? For this small yard idea, vines are the perfect answer – just be sure to pick one that’s not invasive or a garden thug.
Check with your local cooperative extension service for recommendations for your area.
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Vertical Gardens
A popular trend in small yard ideas is to garden vertically. There are many off-the-shelf products that allow you to grow plants vertically, such as the wall planters seen here. Or you can create something yourself. Either way it creates gardening space out of thin air.
10 balcony garden ideas you can use.
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Hanging Planters
Speaking of backyard ideas for small yards, here’s a clever way to maximize space with DIY hanging planters made from plastic bottles. Of course, if the style doesn’t suit you, there are plenty of preplanted hanging baskets at the garden center and grocery store.
See some pretty hanging basket ideas.
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Window Boxes
A more traditional way of maximizing gardening space is with window boxes. Naturally, you can attach them beneath your windows. But other small yard ideas include placing them on a porch, around the perimeter of a patio, or hanging from a deck railing.
See our DIY plans for a custom 3-season planter.
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Dwarf Plants
Growers are continually introducing new cultivars with special characteristics. One of those is a dwarf habit. When considering landscaping ideas, you can grow a pine that matures at 1 foot or 80 feet. When you choose the former, you end up with enough space to add companion plants.
Learn about space-saving trees for today’s smaller yards.
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Columnar Plants
While you’re considering size and growth characteristics, think about habit as well.
Columnar plants, such as this upright pear cultivar, grow straight up. There’s more room to the side, and more light at the bottom for a greater variety of plants. And yet you still get the blooms and the fruit. Win-win!
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Trailing Plants
Here’s another shape that will help when looking for landscaping ideas for a small yard. You can run trailing plants down the side of a planter, as seen here, or let them trail from the top of a wall. Either way maximizes space and softens a hard surface to help it blend into the landscape.
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Crevice Plants
Crevices are ubiquitous to most gardens, so you might as well make use of them. Sedum and other succulents such as hens-and-chicks (Sempervivum) are perfect for these spots, which are often on the lean and dry side.
They make the space prettier and the hard surfaces less imposing.
See our tips for planting succulents outdoors.
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Narrow Spots
Along with crevices, most gardens have narrow strips that lack soil and moisture. Rather than fighting the conditions, work with them. One of the small yard ideas you can implement is to plant some tough, vining groundcovers and let them sprawl over the area. Use ivy in shady areas, succulents in sunny spots. A mulch of gravel is a nice low-maintenance addition that keeps plant foliage clean.
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Containers
Let’s not forget containers when thinking about small yard landscaping. They’re more popular than ever—and not just because they maximize gardening space. Containers add greatly to a garden’s character. They allow you to show off your favorite plants.
And if you coordinate their color and arrange them in odd numbers, you create a dashing focal point.
Meet some of the best plants for container gardening.
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Lawn Substitute
As you saw earlier, a small lawn can be helpful to a small-space garden because it opens up the area and makes it feel less claustrophobic. Well, if you’re not going to be walking on the lawn all the time, you might consider substituting a groundcover. You not only avoid mowing, you also integrate the area into the landscape. With a groundcover, your lawn becomes the garden.
Learn about other lawn alternatives.
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Bonsai and Miniature Gardens
The smallest yard in the world has room for a garden when the plants are miniaturized. Examples include bonsai, miniature fairy gardens, and terrariums.
Although usually kept indoors in cold climates, they can vacation outside for the summer in a protected location where they’re not exposed to too much direct sunlight.
See some breathtaking examples of fairy gardens.
Originally Published: April 23, 2019
Luke Miller
Luke Miller is an award-winning garden editor with 25 years' experience in horticultural communications, including editing a national magazine and creating print and online gardening content for a national retailer. He grew up across the street from a park arboretum and has a lifelong passion for gardening in general and trees in particular. In addition to his journalism degree, he has studied horticulture and is a Master Gardener.
33 Small Lot Ideas
Small lots, tiny decks and small patios may seem difficult to design and furnish, but even the tiniest lot can be turned into an elegant outdoor retreat.
Small areas have many advantages, the main one being that they do not require much maintenance.
Whether you're looking to create an impressive balcony garden, cram garden furniture into your patio, or fill your yard with greenery, there are plenty of ideas below to inspire you. And if you're working on a tight budget, we'll show you how to get what you want without spending a fortune.
- Zoning space
This site consists of three parts, each of which has a clear individual purpose. On the upper level, there is a cabin and a patio bathed in the morning sun. The central seating area is designed for communication. Next is the reservoir. Due to the versatility, the space seems larger.
- Adding color
Using bright color on walls and fences helps add depth to a space.
This allows the plants to stand out, creating the illusion of space. Not to mention the positive emotions that a splash of color evokes.
- Create a sense of height with different plants
A smart and simple idea for decorating a small area is to play with height to add a sense of space and depth.
Use plant pots of different heights and scales to make the most of the space. This is the perfect solution for small patios and balconies.
- Add levels
Add charm to a small garden with levels. It can be a recessed terrace or a raised lawn. Overhangs and steps will help you make better use of the space by adding extra space for plant pots or garden furniture.
- We equip the wall with hanging shelves and a table
Even in a tiny garden you can enjoy drinks thanks to the compact folding bar counter. Create your own outdoor entertainment space with a clever hanging rail made from wooden pallets and a long chain.
- Consider vertical gardening
Use the vertical wall space to place plant containers. This allows even the smallest garden plots to flourish. The simple yet thoughtful addition of horizontal surfaces can transform an unaesthetic barn wall into a decorative hedge.
- Add a smart outdoor kitchen
Don't let a small garden get in the way of your summer kitchen dream. Increase the capacity of your kitchen with narrow tables placed along a wall or fence.
- Make a ground cover with different materials
Fill a small garden space with different areas. A good way is to choose different materials for the floor. Just as indoors different floors signify a change of room, outdoors it can help subconsciously enlarge a space by defining different zones.
- Use color and mirrors on the walls to expand the space
In a small garden it is useful to mask the walls as much as possible. Painting exposed walls green helps to harmonize them with the surrounding greenery. Add a decorative garden mirror to enhance the illusion of space.
- Get creative with your shelves and hooks
Shelves and hooks aren't just for indoors.
Create an extra precious surface for pots and accessories by placing some hanging shelves.
Old scaffolding supported by metal brackets, which you can buy at your local store, is a budget solution. Wall shelves will free up space on the floor from lanterns and plant pots. The support rail can also be an ideal place to install outdoor lighting.
- Expand your indoor space
Make your small garden bigger by making it an extension of your indoor space. Combining outdoor and indoor space will make it more valuable, no matter how small it may be.
Decorate your small garden space with furniture and decorative lamps to spend more time in it. Potted plants will add charm. Since garden furniture can be moved from time to time, you get a sense of freedom from a change of scenery.
- Squeeze in a small dining table.
Don't let limited space get in the way of your outdoor dining experience.
Buy a compact dining table, such as a half-size table. It fits neatly against the wall without intruding into tight spaces.
- Use outdoor mats
Create the illusion of space by zoning your garden layout. Lay a decorative outdoor rug to highlight your living and dining area. The flooring will act as a reference point, so you can comfortably arrange furniture around it. Highlighting each area helps create a sense of the functionality of the space.
- Paint a partially blank fence
Draw attention with artfully painted backgrounds to create the illusion of height and space. A simple two-tone fencing can spice up any space. Using a dark color helps make the effect stand out and also complements the green foliage nicely.
- Organize extra seating
Buy some large floor cushions in case you have guests over.
They are easy to stack on top of each other when not in use, perfect for easy storage. Patterned cushions or bright colors can also help bring personality to the space.
- A canopy helps you make the most of your space
Upgrade your shed with a canopy. In winter, the barn can be used to store garden furniture, and in summer it can be converted into a bar for outdoor parties. Great idea!
- Take your plants to the next level
Make the most of your small space by arranging items at different levels with vertical shelving. This graceful staircase creates additional space for potted plants and garden accessories. Height allows more efficient use of space.
- Make the most of every corner of the yard
If your small garden is a courtyard, consider how you can make the most of every inch of space. Often, a courtyard can appear enclosed due to the looming brick walls surrounding it.
Using corner seats or a high-backed sofa can help hide most of the walls, which in turn will distract and create the illusion of space.
- Make a mini greenhouse
Even the smallest outdoor space can include a greenhouse for growing plants. Design this IKEA style tall cabinet - just stand it up and attach it to the wall in a sunny spot.
- Mount the plant box under the kitchen window
Use old boards to make a simple plant box that can be placed directly under the kitchen window. This is a great place to grow herbs.
- Hang a hammock
The ideal place for outdoor recreation is a hammock. It will instantly turn your garden or patio into a lounge area that will rival any beach bar in Ibiza. Hang it in the shade, perfect for chilling out on a hot day. When the hammock is not in use, both ends can be hung on the same hook so that space can be used.
- Make low curbs that you can sit on
Perhaps you only have enough space for a couple of chairs? What happens when friends come to visit? By adding raised beds surrounded by borders, you will not only make plant care easier, but also create additional seating for guests. For comfort, add pillows that match the color of your plants.
- Create a true living wall
Once the domain of design installations and innovative commercial solutions, living or green walls are increasingly making their way into small gardens.
To create these vertical gardens, plants are rooted in a structure attached to a wall.
Various herbaceous perennials, annual herbs, small shrubs and even fruits and vegetables can be used. Try adding scented plants, seasonal flowers, and bulbs.
- Paint the walls white
White paint is often used in interiors because of its brightening properties.
It can be successfully used in the exterior. With a white painted brick wall and white patio furniture, your small garden will feel like a Mediterranean one.
- Place planters and planters at different heights
You don't need a lawn to create a lush garden, and you don't need flower beds either. A low-maintenance flooring option, such as gravel, is great for smaller gardens. Add lots of plant pots next to your garden furniture and you have the perfect place to enjoy a summer day.
- Vertical gardening
Use climbing nets and trellises to add color and greenery. This is a great solution for small gardens as it lifts flowers and foliage off the ground. A beautiful fence will draw attention away from a tiny area - after all, if you and your guests focus on beautiful roses or hot pink trellis, who will notice the size of the garden?
- Decorate your yard with colorful furniture
Even the smallest terrace can be turned into something exceptional.
If you have a small area, a landscaped terrace can be a good solution that combines elegance and low maintenance. A simple finish, such as tile or traditional stone, creates a rustic feel, while thoughtful furnishings provide privacy.
Simply add comfortable seating to create the perfect outside room. Here, outdoor furniture paint makes the space special. Please note: Seat colors do not have to match - bright hues like orange and pink go great together.
- Pursue beauty and functionality
Make small spaces inviting and provide a modern look with clear landscape lines. Create interesting interconnected areas with a variety of materials such as painted flooring, light-colored patio slabs, and decorative stones or rubble. Then plant plants to bring the landscape to life.
- Add decorative elements
Even the smallest spaces can be turned into decorative outdoor space.
Lay concrete step slabs and use a narrow rustic table or bench to create a central focal point.
Keep the look chic and unpretentious with shingles, topiaries and flowering plants in orange and yellow. Add elegance with aluminum and stone planters and carefully selected items such as a large lantern and unusual bird sculptures.
- Focus on furniture
Place items of interest at the end of the garden and create the illusion that your space is larger than it actually is. Choose white patio furniture and place it at the back of the paved area.
Play with space by strategically planting large shrubs to partially block your view, giving the impression that there is more to see.
Add interest to your garden with climbing plants and evergreen shrubs. This is enlivened by brightly colored favorites such as foxglove and delphinium.
- Organize a place for the little ones
Design an ingenious little space that will appeal to both kids and fun lovers.
Build a playhouse that fits seamlessly into your garden perimeter.
Complete the camouflage effect with a stonecrop roof to make the house blend in perfectly with its surroundings. Store bright furniture inside so it's easy to take it out for play and put it back in when not in use.
- Perfect your look
Create an outdoor living area for the summer months. Even if you have a small area with some natural greenery, you can create the look of a colorful garden with flower pots and planters. Just like indoors, choosing neutral walls and floors can make a small garden look lighter and brighter.
How to make a small area beautiful?
Living green walls are trendy and can be used to hide unsightly borders and add lush foliage even in a garden where space is limited.
A stylish fireplace will become an unusual focal point in the garden and allow you to enjoy summer evenings even longer.
Bright colors will also make a small garden really sing. You can achieve this with brightly colored plants, opt for a set of brightly colored garden furniture, or even paint your fence or barn a hot pink or blue.
How to arrange a small garden?
If you want to change the layout of your small garden, start by exploring the existing space. Look at what plants are already growing and think about where the sun falls.
If, for example, you like having a large group at dinner, you probably want to place the dining table where it is sunny. But in the afternoon heat, you will also need shade. Where is the dead space? Or a barn to stay in the shade for half a day?
Think about how much time you are willing to devote to the care of the site? If you're short on time, more intricate landscaping and more hardy plants will require much less attention than complex planting lawn and garden beds.
Paving and gravel yards are still popular and concrete is on trend.
Which plants are best for small gardens?
Start by determining your soil type and garden conditions, then purchase the right plants.
Evergreen conifers look great all year round. Use shrubs and trees of varying heights, as well as soft grasses and herbaceous perennials, to add vibrant colors and soften architectural elements.
Plant a mixture of bulbs that will bloom in spring in pots - they are also low maintenance and look great in high traffic areas like patios.
Climbing plants are great for small gardens - honeysuckle and jasmine will fill your garden with fragrance.
You can also plant fruit trees and fill the beds with vegetables. What could be better than harvesting a fresh crop of lettuce or strawberries?
Potatoes, beans and onions are also fairly easy to grow and don't require a lot of space. On 10 square meters you can grow enough for a family of 5 people.
We hope that our little garden ideas have inspired you to create your own garden.
Do you have any other great ideas for a small garden?
Tamara Kelly
February 26, 2021
Site Design - 20 Cool Vertical Gardening Options - Roomble.com
2019-06-26T12:30:50+00:00 2019-06-26T21:40:04+00:00 Site design - 20 interesting options for vertical gardening 2019-06-26T12:30:50+00:00 Shortage of square meters on the site? To help you - 20 vertical gardening ideas for the garden and vegetable garden Site design - 20 interesting options for vertical gardening
Shortage of square meters on the site? To help you - 20 ideas for vertical gardening for the garden and garden
Is the site too small for your imagination? Not sure where to plant all the flowers and vegetables you've been dreaming about all winter? Do not rush to give up on your dreams. Vertical gardening will help you not only turn your small yard into a beautiful garden, but also reap a decent harvest in the fall.
We have found 20 interesting ideas for vertical flower beds and beds for you - study and be inspired.
The term "vertical gardening" is already well known to Russian summer residents who are looking for new garden ideas. This landscaping option includes not only fashionable phytowalls, but also “curtains” of plants and hedges, the design of garden fences and facades, the creation of vertical flower beds and vertical garden beds, and so on.
In order for your designer wonderful phytowall to please you for as long as possible, you need to correctly choose plants for it and properly care for them. It is better to focus on the most unpretentious plants for vertical gardening.
The first flowerbed, the second... And then it's like in a fog: everything is in flowers, but there is nowhere to plant horseradish and a green onion. What to do? A vertical garden is your salvation. Use any useful vertical space: facades, fences, do not forget about whatnots and vertical multi-tier racks.
There are never too many strawberries. And not everyone can boast of an abundance of acres for strawberries. Yes, and it’s uncomfortable to crawl along the beds on your knees, trim your strawberry mustache. Vertical beds with strawberries are the perfect solution. Convenient, beautiful, saving useful meters and ointments for back pain.
This method of planting potatoes will help not only to decorate the summer cottage, but also to harvest more crops (beds can be made multi-tiered). For structures we use building nets and bags, pallets, buckets, cinder blocks, barrels, car tires and so on.
Worn-out bicycles, which no one rides for a long time, but it is a pity to throw them away, are getting old at every second or third average Russian dacha. Pull them out of the sheds - it's time to bring new garden ideas to life!
The garden idea of "drunken pots" is actively used both in Russia and in European private gardens. Bright, simple and effective version of a vertical flower garden.
Do you also have an old car rusting in your country house? Do not rush to hand it over for scrap - turn it into a flower garden! In the absence of talent in the field of garden art, cars can simply be painted in bright colors and made part of a playground in the country.
If you conduct an audit in a single shed, in the attic, in country pantries and other premises of a country Russian estate, you can find a lot of interesting materials for budget flower beds and flower beds.
Another version of the vertical flower garden on the facade with the help of a scrapped bicycle.
Editor's opinion:
— The method of vertical gardening is actively used today not only in conditions of limited space, in small areas and loggias, but also in quite solid areas in the landscape design of gardens and orchards. Even a novice summer resident can reproduce such beauty on his own plot. There are many ways, and most of them are budget and simple. Of course, the idea of a vertical garden remains the most relevant in the Russian conditions of a shortage of square meters, with the help of which you can significantly increase the yield and make your work easier.
You can make vertical beds with your own hands from pallets and pallets, from barrels and plastic boxes, from wide plastic pipes and flower pots, plastic bottles and construction mesh, from large bags and old handbags. Check out closets and sheds - you will surely have a whole collection of materials for creating vertical flower beds and flower beds.
One of the budget ideas for vertical gardening is flower organizers. Ordinary hanging organizers (from burlap, oilcloth, thick textiles) act as “pots”, which we usually place on the walls of the hallway or bathroom for storing small items.
Don't like it when your neighbors peek over your fence, shamelessly steal your fantastic gardening ideas and count your pumpkins with marrows? Fence them off with a flower wall. By the way, with the help of vertical gardening, you can create real masterpieces from plants - a map of the world, current inscriptions, a huge chessboard.
Sophisticated, beautiful idea for vertical decoration in a summer cottage.
If it is a pity for you to use the empty facades of the house for flower beds, use the useful space of fences and hedges.
Another way to arrange vertical beds. A budget and simple option: we stretch plastic pipes along the entire fence, cut out holes of the required size, fill the pipes with soil, “populate” with flowers or seedlings.
Bald tires take up useful space in the shed? Use them for vertical (and not only) flower beds in the country.
Arches entwined with plants are good for all areas, large or small, for decorative purposes or as an awning over a patio.
Despite the apparent difficulties, not even the most experienced gardener can form such a trellis fence from fruit seedlings.
Vertical flower beds created on espaliers are needed not only for aesthetics, but also to save space and even as tools for zoning a summer cottage. In the openwork shade of such flower beds (or vertical beds), you can beautifully hide a small patio.
The modern floral decor of the facade of a country house is so diverse that even the most capricious gardener will find something non-trivial for himself.
