{"id":5157,"date":"2021-08-13T18:32:20","date_gmt":"2021-08-14T01:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/?p=5157"},"modified":"2021-08-13T18:32:21","modified_gmt":"2021-08-14T01:32:21","slug":"5-tips-for-maximizing-a-small-garden-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-maximizing-a-small-garden-space","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Maximizing a Small Garden Space"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019re disappointed with the size of the garden in your new home, or you\u2019re considering a property and the only downside is a small outdoor area, there are plenty of things you can do to turn even the tiniest garden into a perfect green escape to relax in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we cover some simple ideas for maximizing\nyour garden and creating the illusion of more space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Use Pots and Planters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you don\u2019t have space in your garden for proper flower\nbeds, use planters, containers, and plant pots instead. It\u2019s a simple way to\nadd some plants into your outside space, and you can easily move them around\nwhen you want to change things up or create more room. Potted plants will also\nwork well to brighten up a balcony or patio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plants are easier to care for when they\u2019re in containers,\nand they\u2019re less likely to get overgrown as the pots can restrict their growth.\nIf you go for a few big pots and planters rather than lots of smaller ones, it\nwill prevent your garden from feeling too busy and cluttered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take Advantage of Vertical Spaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even the smallest gardens will have some vertical space that\nyou can take advantage of. You can hang rows of potted plants along your walls\nor fences, add hooks for hanging baskets, or even hang some plants from tree\nbranches. It\u2019s a good way to create more room for plants without taking up more\nof your limited ground space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tiered planters are also a good way to add in additional\nplants if you don\u2019t want to drill hooks into your walls. You can even turn a\nwooden pallet or an old ladder into a planter perfect to display some trailing plants<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Climbing plants are a nice alternative to several, smaller\nindividual plants. Things like clematis and climbing roses will grow up a\ntrellis and can easily cover up a wall or fence, making your garden greener. There\nare plenty of fruit and vegetable plants that will climb as well! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep It Simple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Don\u2019t get carried away trying to grow tons of different\nplants that require high levels of care and attention. Choose ones that are\neasy to grow so that you don\u2019t need multiple gardening tools or equipment that\ntake up extra space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by improving the soil in your garden so that your\nplants can thrive without too much maintenance. For example, clay soil can be\nslow to drain. Most plants struggle to thrive without proper drainage. You need\nto know how to amend your soil and find something that helps to conquer and repair<\/a> it so that your\nplants have a better chance to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your soil is in near mint condition and ready to plant,\nthings like sunflowers, marigolds, and dianthus are good choices. They\u2019ll make\nthe garden bright and colorful but also grow upright, maximizing space. Avoid wide-growing\nplants and bushes that are going to crowd the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Divide the Space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It might seem counterintuitive to break a small garden into even smaller areas, but it can make it appear larger. If possible, divide up your garden into two sections using a trellis or a hedge. You can make one area patio space or lawn space with chairs for relaxing while filling the other half with flower beds and planters. You\u2019ll find that because you can\u2019t see the whole garden all at the same time, it can create an illusion of more space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding a second level with decking can also add more interest<\/a> in a small garden and often works well to make it seem more spacious <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pick Garden Furniture to Suit Your Space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When space is limited, you need to choose the right garden\nfurniture to fit in your garden. Big furniture isn\u2019t going to work because it\nwill make your garden feel cramped. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose a table and chairs that can be folded away so that you have plenty of space when they\u2019re not in use. If you need any extra seating, pick up some outdoor cushions and rugs to make the most of your floor space.  A built-in bench along a wall is also a great way to add more seating that can also double as storage for all your gardening equipment. If you prefer more relaxed seating, consider a hammock. A hammock is perfect<\/a> for small garden spaces and can be easily stored out of sight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite its size, a small garden offers many possibilities. The key is to focus on using the area effectively. Follow these tips and you\u2019ll be able to maximize your garden and create your perfect outdoor space for relaxation and fun! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re disappointed with the size of the garden in your new home, or you\u2019re considering a property and the only downside is a small outdoor area, there are plenty of things you can do to turn even the tiniest garden into a perfect green escape to relax in. In this article, we cover some … Continue reading 5 Tips for Maximizing a Small Garden Space<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[28,602,782,419],"tags":[483,637,59],"yst_prominent_words":[1937,3064,1436,5131,1221,4906,4023,5140,1873,2403,5130,1322,5129,5128,5132,1475,5144,5141,4905,1083],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5157"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5157"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5157\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5163,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5157\/revisions\/5163"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5157"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5157"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5157"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=5157"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}