Big Ideas for Small Garden Spaces
Discover the magic of small gardens! Whether you're looking to enhance a small garden or spruce up cozy spots in a larger landscape, this month's edition has you covered. Explore perfect-size plants and get design advice to create beautiful outdoor areas—no matter the size! Plus, see how carving out separate spaces can actually make your garden feel bigger!
Designing Small Garden Spaces
Small garden spaces don't have to be small on color, style, or functionality. Designer Karen Chapman shares what to consider when designing a small garden along with 13 design tips to help you maximize its potential. Plus, you'll find 12 small gardens and more to inspire you to create your own beautiful and functional small garden.
Pictured: A brilliantly designed urban lot in the Pacific Northwest. See more of this garden and the story behind it. Designer: Christina Salwitz.
Find 11 plants that can take the heat and look great in containers.
Discover 11 plants perfect for pots in shady spaces.
Evergreen & Flowering Shrubs for Small Garden Spaces
Enhance your small garden's appeal by adding a mix of evergreen and flowering shrubs to its beds, borders, and containers. These smaller shrubs not only bring color but also provide crucial structure and focal points, key factors especially in limited spaces where larger elements might not fit. Pictured: Gem Box® inkberry holly and La Vida Mas® Indian hawthorn. Photos by: Proven Winners.
Garden Rooms - Extend Your Living Space Outdoors
Did you know that creating separate smaller spaces can actually make a yard feel larger? See how one homeowner in suburban Washington, D.C. created a series of garden rooms, each with a different function—gathering, relaxing, or simply watching the world go by. Photo by: Alli Guleria.
Veggie Garden in a Small Space? You Bet!
Even with limited room, you can still enjoy having a high-yield vegetable garden using sunny spots on patios, rooftops, or balconies. Get practical tips including using containers for shallow-rooted veggies, using trellises for vertical gardening, and incorporating edibles into existing garden beds. Plus, get suggestions for 12 fruits and vegetables that are perfect for small areas.
Also see: 5 Tips for Growing Edible Plants in Small Spaces
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