Space-saving ideas for small gardens

Space-saving ideas for small gardens

If you have a garden then you are lucky, many people do not even have a small piece of soil to create a flower garden. But even a small garden can become your cozy heavenly place where you can grow various plants or herbs. The main thing is to properly distribute your pots even if you are planning to purchase garden trough planters. There are many beautiful models in medium and small sizes to compactly arrange them in the garden.

What is important to consider when landscaping a small garden?

You need to understand how much space you are willing to give to plants. Use any free space where you can put a pot. Hang it on a fence, put it in a corner or on a windowsill. Even a small garden has many places to set up a vertical stand and grow plants or flowers in one place. You can also grow herbs, they need little space. The layout plan will help you choose the appropriate sizes and shapes of flower pots.

Choosing plants for a small outdoor space

The modern flower market offers a large selection of different plants and flowers. You should give preference to dwarf types. There is also a wide range of planting materials for compact plant varieties. If you prefer plants, then make small mounds for junipers. Living walls and small fences along the path also make for beautiful garden decor. If you dream of multi-coloured flowering plants, then it is better to put them in a row under a fence or along a house wall. There are curly types that look great in hanging pots.

A few ideas on how to organize green space in a small garden

If you do not want to use the services of a landscape designer, then you can do everything yourself. It's not as difficult as you think. Combine all the selection methods we have described above and create your landscaping plan. Even the smallest garden can be filled with amazing flower scents that will delight you all year round. Also, you can choose only green foliage which will also freshen up the outdoor area.

  1. Make a miniature flower arrangement. Even with a small garden, this can be done. Choose a small space, for example 1 by 1 meter, and plant various plants there. You can also make a mini forest by complementing the plants and shrubs with a few ornamental trees. If there is not enough space in the garden for such decor, choose a place in the corner. You can add plants and flowers there, some will fade, others will start flowering, but your green corner will look fresh and cozy.
  2. Divide zones in your garden. Perhaps this will seem illogical because the space will become visually smaller. But you should not think about it, your garden should be comfortable and beautiful even if it is small. Make a small recreation area, a green area, a dining area. By dividing the garden into separate sections, you will better understand where to find a place for your plants and flowers. It can even be two zones, on both sides, for example. Or a flower bed near the entrance to the house and another at the end of the garden.
  3. Grow edible plants i.e. vegetables or herbs. For example, tomatoes or peppers look bright and will be a nice bonus on your table. Many people who have a garden want to put the soil to good use. You can also choose dwarf shrubs and fruit trees, such as the columnar apple or dwarf fig. Study the requirements for growing certain vegetables and then you will be able to understand for what types your garden space is enough for you.
  4. Explore vertical spaces that you can plant. It can be pillars, walls, a parapet on the terrace. Find different plants that will curl up and produce flowers. It will look quite interesting without wasting much garden space.
  5. Any green area can be complemented by beautiful flower pots. If you don't have enough soil in your garden to grow plants in soil, then flower pots are a great solution. The modern market offers a huge range, so you will find different models for your particular style. You will have no problem choosing the right place, flower pots always look very nice and create a cozy atmosphere. You can grow any kind of flowers because during the cold season you can take the pots into the house.
  6. Decorate a porch or veranda. Perhaps this is not a garden area but an outdoor area so you can put potted plants there. The best solution would be oblong models that do not take up much space. Here you can grow lush flowers, seedlings, herbs or fresh greens.

Your garden is a unique place that should be bright and comfortable. Even if you only have room for one chair and a small table, you can always put a few flower pots on the sides or a creative pot with an exquisite plant on the table. Realize any fantasies because your garden will become a place for relaxation and rest. Explore decor ideas online to see if you can find something suitable for your garden size.

Even one pot with a beautiful lush flower can cheer you up, and fragrant herbs will
create an atmosphere of harmony.

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Margaret Wilson
I'm a Content Editor and a Brand Contributor with a focus on the gardens and lifestyle. I write articles for Getpotted.com where I cover flower pots, plants and other subjects
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