Catch the Eye
Incorporating an island garden in the lawn makes a great focal point.
Dress it up even more with bold, eye-catching ornaments or large containers.
A thin strip of lawn provides enough separation to create a view from your living area.
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Frame the view with small trees and shrubs and then paint the area with soft textures and colors.
Even thesmallest garden will make a big difference.
They can be moved about the garden or they can become a part of the garden.
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you could also easily DIY this decor with a can of spray paint.
Avid gardeners can wind their way throughout the yard, but even a single crescent will create intrigue.
Keep the look cohesive by repeating color intermittently throughout the planting.
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The use ofcool blue plantsat the end of the border further creates a sense of distance.
This is especially useful if the only space you have to garden in is a tiny courtyard.
Nothing works better than a see-through fence with a gate.
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Ladders are often used to hold things indoors and are just as functional and attractive outside.
Incorporate Luxury Garden Furniture
Add grandeur to your small garden by choosing high-end furnishings.
The spiraling pattern of the borders makes the space seem larger.
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Raised beds nearby provide extra seating or table space and make the garden easier to maintain.
you’re able to string the trees with fairy lights or create your own, personalized lanterns.
A rope attached to the lids of canning jars filled with candles or LED lights does the trick here.
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Beckon With Blooms
Using plants to lead guests into your garden or home feels joyful and welcoming.
Dont go small on impact.
Dwarf citrus trees are perfect candidates forpatio containers.
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And using this combination will help set your house apart with some unexpected curb appeal.
That is something important to keep in mind if you live on a busy road.
Some wildlife is welcome in the garden and birds would have to be at the top of the list.
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They’ll add color, sound, and movement when your yard needs it most.
Herbs are among the easiest edible plants to grow and they require very little room in their planters.
You could even keep a pot on your table, for the freshest flavor possible.
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They add color to the deck, without taking up floor space.
They even give a little extra privacy.
Mix up the sizes of theplanting containersand also the plants, for a true garden feel.
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These fleshy-leaved plants virtually never need to be watered and theres no need to prune ordeadhead, either.
Many will happily spread and flow into one another, creating a tapestry carpet that smothers out weeds.
Even if they dont have spectacular flowers, the leaves can be colorful enough on their own.
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And many survive for years on neglect.
Walking through hedges announces that a garden has begun.
you’re free to make it your private sanctuary.
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Evergreen hedges also provide the perfect backdrop for smaller plants and accent colorful flowers and foliage.
These are incredibly easy to DIY and budget friendly.
A planter-sized stock tank will clock in at under $100.
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Even dwarf trees can grow quite large and take over the space.
The perfect solution is to add a potted tree or two to your yard.
Go Big on Garden Decor
Display creative collections of items to bring personality to your small garden.
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(And you definitely dont need a lower 40 to grow your food.)
Limited space should not limit your enjoyment of a homegrown meal.
This placement will make the area feel like a retreat, tucked in a shady corner of your yard.
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It almost doesnt matter what else is planted nearby, since all eyes will be on your diva.
Place it along a path, where there will be no chance of missing it.
It will anchor your whole garden and make any flaws seem to disappear.
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On large estates, elaborate small buildings were built on the fringe of the garden, just for whimsy.
They were called follies and were meant for visual appeal, not for any practical use.
How could you resist wandering down that path?
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Use Flowering Shrubs
Incorporate shrubs to add multi-season interest and minimal maintenance to your small garden.
When the sun hits flowering shrubs, they can light up your yard.
They are the quickest way to add impact.
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Pave an Inviting Path
Pave a pathway to make your garden more interesting and inspiring.
Most are kept very simple, with a small wooden building or gazebo and a handful of subtle plants.
You could even drape it with grapes orornamental gourds, for color and function.
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Water is such a welcome element in any yard.
it’s possible for you to easily grow water lilies in a few square feet of water.
For beginning inspiration, just think about the colors and texture you like.
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Youve probably already done that when choosing your plants.
Extend it into the ornaments you pick.
Likewise, if youre drawn to more subdued colors, like these irises, incorporate structures in similar hues.
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Before you know it, youve designed a garden.
Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle
Create some eye-level interest in your garden with tall containers.
you’re able to be as artistic or whimsical as you like.
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Living walls of plants are stunning, but they are also complicated to put up and tricky to maintain.
Youll have the option of switching plants in and out with the season.
Position it to reflect your garden at you, but be careful not to place it in direct sunlight.
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Choose plants that wont grow so large you have to squeeze between them and keep your neighbors in mind.
check that it looks nice from the other side, too.
Your storage shed is now a garden cottage.
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Window boxes instantly dress up any home, and you even gain a better view from inside the house.
Just by changing the plants, you might have seasonal accents all year.
This gentle flow gives the space the illusion of expanding.
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The same logic can be applied to a patio space or other seating area nestled in your small garden.
Begin designing your garden layout by determining the size and shape of your border.
The most budget-friendly way to build a garden is to be open to DIYing some elements, like planters.
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