How To Make The Most Out Of A Small Garden

With houses getting bigger and bigger, gardens are getting much smaller. Whilst you may not be able to increase the size of your garden, you can take advantage of the space that you have.

Don’t make the mistake of ignoring your garden just because it’s small – an overgrown garden look messy no matter what size it is. So, make sure to keep your garden neat and tidy, no matter its size.

To give your small garden a life of its own and bring outdoor living to life, we have put together a handy guide to how you can make the most out of your small garden. To find out more, have a read of this.

Incorporate benches into your design

Limited space doesn’t have to mean limited seating. Just because your garden is small, don’t let it put you off entertaining guests. Instead, choose to install built-in seating benches. The great thing about building built in seating is that you can customize to fit your garden perfectly, taking advantage of every inch of space. Remember, benches don’t have to be straight – use curved shapes to save space.

You can build your benches out of whatever material you want – ensure it works well with you design and style though. Materials you can use are things like wood, synthetics and stone.

Folding tables

Instead of having a table that is always in place, consider investing in a folding one. That way when you don’t have guests you can pop your table in your shed out the way and make more room available to you.

Grow plants everywhere

If you have a small garden, you may feel like you are running out of space to grow things. So, why not embrace vertical gardening? Vertical gardening consists of growing plants hanging from hooks, in hanging baskets and anywhere else you can imagine.

Accessorize carefully

There are many ways you can use accessories to make your garden appear larger and more impressive. Creating a unique garden space will make it feel a lot larger.

If you want to make the most out of your garden, why not add a television to it? Whilst an outdoor television is not the norm, it will mean that you have a unique and exciting outdoor space to share with friends. To keep your television safe, you will need to find a way of protecting it, try these outdoor TV covers.

To create the illusion of a larger space, you could hang a large mirror on your garden fence. The size of your garden mirror is up to you. Whilst some people prefer a small sized mirror, others choose to invest in one that runs the whole way along the backyard’s fence. But, it is completely up to you. However, it is important to choose a frame that complements the tone and style of your garden.

Whilst a small garden may not seem ideal, there are lots of ways you can make it appear larger. Little things like adding outdoor mirrors to your fencing, or building a bespoke seating bench, will help to give your garden an intriguing look. As well as creating the illusion of a larger space.