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11 "Faux Pas" That Are Actually Okay To Create With Your Small Garden
Adding Interest to a Small Garden

To maximize the value of small gardens, careful planning is required. Bring some interest to a small garden by using wall gardens, trellis, or planters. This will help you save floor space.

You can still plant plants, herbs and flowers in a small garden. Make use of a variety of seasonal plants to provide interest all through the year.

Trees

Trees dress up a garden, provide shade and structure, and make the landscape appear bigger. Their sprawling roots and massive canopy can make them too big for small spaces and be a threat to other plants. Try dwarf varieties of the trees you love, which have the same beauty and function but are smaller. Fast-growing trees can be used to block undesirable views, or add height and shade to your fence or patio. These trees are available in a wide range of sizes, flowers, colors and foliage that will provide year-round interest.

The "Archer's Dwarf" white fir is a great choice for a small garden. This evergreen is compact and a great choice for small spaces, as it grows slowly and the dense branches grow out of the ground instead of upwards. It is easy to plant in narrow spaces. It also produces a colorful crop of cones in the fall and has dense green leaves that start close to the ground all season long. It is a sturdy tree that can thrive in USDA zones 4 to 7.

Crabapple trees, such as the Ebony Flame variety, are a great option for a deciduous tree with a unique look. The tree can grow to 12 feet (3.6 meters) tall, however it is easy to prune and will remain an attractive centerpiece in your yard all summer and fall. This is a sturdy tree that tolerates full sunlight and well-drained ground.

Try an ivy leaf magnolia in place of. Both are slow-growing plants that will give a taller appearance to your garden without clogging other plants. They are also adaptable and hardy to an array of conditions of growth.

The Sky Pencil Holly is another fast-growing, narrow tree that can reach up to 6 feet tall, and is perfect for small spaces. The narrow upright form of this holly looks stunning with shades of blue, yellow and pink. It is an evergreen with berries that provide winter interest when pollinating plants are in close proximity.


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A sheltered corner is the ideal spot to relax with an e-book or take in the view. They aren't easy to find in small gardens, but they are possible to create. Wind is a major factor in many small gardens, particularly those situated on exposed areas. It's important to figure out which direction the wind blows from and then use planting to frame the view or block the wind. Plants such as Fatsia japonica, Aucuba japonica, Tetrapanax papyrifer and Pseudopanax laetus are great choices since they can withstand some shade and can grow tall to screen the view or act as windbreaks.

A wall can also be used to block the wind and make a space more secure. It's not a good idea to block the entire area if you want to to use the space at different times of the year. Try instead a slatted fence or trellis with a partial wall that let in light and allow movement but not take the full impact of the wind.

A small pond will also make the area appear larger if a full-size one isn't possible. It will not only appear stunning, but it will also provide the tranquil sound of water rushing across the rocks and into the water. The right plants are important in a small-sized garden. The plants need to be tolerant to the location and not overly large or they may outgrow their surroundings. Canna Lilies and Solanum Crispum, Mophead Hydrangeas, Ornamental Bananas and Oryza Sativa"Purple Queen" are all suitable for all conditions.

One last tip is to use paths and structures to draw the eye upwards and outwards, rather than straight down a garden. The most beautiful gardens employ this trick to make the garden appear bigger than it is. This is especially helpful in the case of a small courtyard garden.

Less Is More

You must reduce the big ideas you see in magazines or on Instagram when designing an area of just. The result is a streamlined garden that can provide more impact with less effort.

For example, rather than creating a tangle of climbing plants, place one trellis on a wall or fence and utilize it to grow a vine. That way the plant will have a clean space to climb, and it will not be competing with other plants for light or water. Choose a simple color scheme with two or more shades of green with different petal colors is less visually overwhelming than an explosion of jelly bean-like flowers.

Another trick is to use the length of a long garden to make it look larger by placing a striking plant or other feature at the end of the space. This will draw the attention across the garden and create a sense of depth. This trick works well in gardens that are large but also short and drop down to the back border.

Other ways to design a small garden include using plants that double as a garden. For example, a seating area can be used as an accent element, a display for an open window or place to plant edible flowers and herbs. You can have drinks at the patio table while you watch other garden elements.

It's important to keep your garden in order. To avoid overcrowding, make a clear division between beds and grow plants in a rotation. So, you can plant tomatoes in one bed this year, and cucumbers the next, then switch them out after a few years.

The Less Is More Garden is packed with ideas to help you get the most value from the space you have. Susan Morrison offers savvy tips to ensure your garden is in line with your lifestyle, and suggests plants that will offer form and texture throughout the seasons and advises on a range of hardscape materials.

Vertical Space: Make the Most of it

All gardens have vertical spaces, and using these spaces is an important strategy in small garden design. The structures like trellises and arbors that allow plants to grow upwards create an impression of a garden while also freeing space on the ground for plantings. Alternatively, planters can be suspended from walls, and windows can also be used to grow plants such as strawberries or sedums. Repurposed items such as shoe racks made of canvas can be used to create plant pockets on the wall. You can also utilize milk jugs or other containers that are recycled for your garden. The maintenance for these kinds of plants is the same as caring for any other container garden. You'll require fertilization and watering regularly.

A classic design trick to make a garden seem larger is to play with the perspective by directing the eye across the area instead of viewing it from a single point. This is particularly effective for long narrow gardens where the back boundary might be too obvious. You can do this by placing larger elements such as trees and boulders further back in the garden or by making use of a slightly angled design for the paving.

Rethinking the layout of your garden to maximize its vertical space can also be an excellent way to grow more plants without the need to buy any extra land. Treepees and trellises are ideal for climbing flowers, such as lilyturfa and fuchsia and vines, like tomatoes and cucumbers. You can also train a variety of other vegetables, like beans and peas to climb fences or another structure.

A living wall is an alternative. It is made up of an array of planting areas that are attached to a surface or wall. You can plant a variety of herbaceous perennials, grasses, and even small shrubs on these, along with fragrant plants and some vegetables such as cucumbers or squash. They are easy to maintain and create a great focal point for any garden. They can also be the perfect spot to sit and relax, as you will always have a pleasant view to take in.

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