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You don’t have to have a large garden in order to create a beautiful outdoor space. Small gardens have great potential, and their biggest benefit is they are incredibly low maintenance!
The first step is to carefully consider what it is you want from your garden and then you can plan it around those elements. Think about seating, storage, plants and focal points. There are some really useful garden design tools available online that can help you to plan the basic layout.
Whether you are looking to add colour, create more storage or make your small space feel more open, here are some simple landscaping tips…
Tidying up
A simple tidy up of your garden can make a huge difference to its appearance. You will be surprised by the amount of clutter that accumulates over the years, so start with a good garden clear out. Try to keep on top of this through the winter too, by sweeping up fallen leaves and storing away your garden furniture.
Adding colour
If your garden is too small to add flower beds, you can still add colour using a collection of potted plants. You can buy garden pots in many different colours, shapes and sizes. Potted plants are perfect for small gardens because they can be easily moved around to create a new layout.
Climbing plants
Make the most of your garden space using trellises and climbing plants. Trellises are the perfect space saving solution, because they encourage plants to grow up along the walls, instead of on the ground. Clematis is an ideal plant choice for a trellis and it comes in a wide variety of colours.
Clever fencing
You may be surprised to learn that updating your garden fence can actually help to make your garden appear more open! Try an open pale design, where there are gaps between the slats. This will help to create the illusion of extra space.
Focal points
Another handy tip for landscaping a small garden is to add a focal point. This could be a something like a sculpture or water feature at the rear of your garden. This may seem like an odd choice for a small garden, but it is a clever way to draw the eye to an item of interest.
Storage solutions
If you need more storage in your garden, but you don’t have enough room for a shed, there are smaller storage alternatives. For example, a garden chest is much more compact, but still holds a surprisingly large amount of equipment.
