You must have noticed that garden sizes are becoming smaller over time, mainly because bigger homes are being built on smaller plots of land. Which means that many of us have smaller yards and are looking for small garden ideas. Small gardens have an upside that they are more manageable, so that’s often a side benefit.
Even a small garden, however, can become an urban refuge, you just need to know how to maximise the space and make it your own.
Here are ten great small garden ideas to do just that!
- Screening plants: The best way to prevent people in the house or unit block next door gazing into your garden is to use screening plants. Bamboo is a fast growing plant that is perfect for this purpose.
- Pergolas: A lovely timber pergola with climbing plants is another way to increase your privacy in a small garden.
- Layering: To add interest and depth to your small garden use plants of different heights and colours to create a lovely, layered effect.
- Furniture: Make your small outdoor area feel larger by making it an extension of your home with comfy sofas, rugs and cushions.
- Leafy trees: A tall leafy tree that provides filtered sunlight adds height and a wonderful natural feel to your small garden.
- Vertical gardens: Make use of your walls and fences by creating vertical gardens with herbs, flowering plants and ferns selected to suit the microclimate.
- Hanging baskets: Add even more interest to your small garden by using hanging baskets filled with scented flowers and an abundance of colour.
- Climbing plants: Grow these plants up your fences or walls to soften these hard surfaces and create a beautiful space enclosed in greenery.
- Pots! You can’t go wrong with potted plants, whether it’s a cluster of small pots or a few large pieces for dramatic effect.
- Seasonal plants: If you plant for the season, you will always have a beautiful, lush garden all year round.