Gardening is a simple yet valuable pleasure. For those fortunate enough to have a garden, tending to it can be therapeutic and rewarding, with beautiful, tangible results. There’s something deeply satisfying about nurturing plants and watching them grow. Whether you’re growing flowers, vegetables, or herbs, each plant adds beauty and serenity to your space.
However, some of us have a small garden. Indeed, in London, gardens are 26% smaller on average than the national average. While having more space is nice, making the most of your gardening practice and your garden isn’t necessary. Even with limited space, you can still enjoy the benefits of gardening. You can maximise your small garden’s potential by using creative solutions like vertical gardening, container gardening, and smart furniture choices like the ones you can find at JB Furniture. Small gardens can be as fulfilling and beautiful as larger ones with the right approach.
Tips to Make the Most of Your Small Garden
What are some useful strategies for transforming a small garden into a resplendent outdoor oasis?
Vertical Gardening
Vertical gardening is a godsend of a method for maximising the practical utility of smaller outdoor spaces. Clever utilisation of hanging baskets and sleeves enables you to plant upwards instead of along – a process which can work for various plants. Vine plants like tomatoes are a natural choice for vertical gardening and can create a stunningly vibrant natural feature wall for you in the process. Wall planting bags are an excellent option for smaller flowering plants and can add a great deal to the vibrance of your space.
Space-Saving Furniture
As with any small space, it isn’t the length or width of the space itself that necessarily betrays its size. Rather, it’s the furniture you attempt to place within it that illustrates the cramped nature of the space. With this in mind, shrewd decisions about your outdoor furnishings can yield fruit by creating additional space.
Fitted and multifunction outdoor furnishings are perfect for smaller gardens. Using decking planks to create a fitted bench and table can reduce the cluttered feel of your garden and enable you to incorporate more planting spots.
Container Gardening
We’ve briefly touched on containers about vertical gardening practices, but there are further tips you can utilise to make your space work as well for you as possible. For example, smaller veg-box and punnet containers are ideal for growing micro-herbs on windowsills and lintels. They take up far less space than a dedicated planter and can be manoeuvred around your garden according to your wants and needs.
Creating a modular garden out of plant pots and small punnets can allow you to change the feel and form of your garden according to your wants – whether entertaining guests or simply relaxing amongst your spoils. Additionally, incorporating garden sheds into your space can provide extra storage and functionality, making it even more versatile and enjoyable.
Managing Light
Finally, we come to a non-gardening tip related to the light your garden enjoys. Often, small garden spaces are burdened by limited access to light, which can further exacerbate the sense of crampedness. Deploying mirrors against walls and in corners can not only bounce light around your garden but also extend your line of sight – in turn extending the perceived size of your garden.
Conclusion
In conclusion, having a small garden doesn’t mean sacrificing beauty or productivity. You can maximise every inch of your space by using vertical gardening techniques, choosing space-saving furniture, and embracing container gardening. Managing light effectively will also help your plants thrive. With these tips, your small garden can become a delightful and efficient green haven. Happy gardening!