Designing Exciting Small Gardens

Small gardens, tiny terraces and petite patios may need a little more thought and planning than the larger spaces, but even the smallest areas can be transformed. They can be low maintenance and every small addition will have a dramatic effect. Whether you have a balcony or a backyard careful planning can create an enormous impact. If space is tight, make sure that what you have is working hard for you. A well-planned garden has a raised flower bed, a garden wall and some nice Rattan garden furniture all rolled into one. Greenery provides shade, privacy and interest up high, while the wall offers a handy ledge for lanterns plus practical built-in seating. Add planters or a trough under your window, this would be a great place to grow your own herbs, just open the window and take what you need.

These small garden ideas prove that good design often comes in small packages. This is how to enhance your small garden space.

• Painted garden fence.
• Create a focal point.
• Start a herb wall.
• Corner sofa.
• Built in BBQ.

 

Paint small garden fences to add extra colour.

Want to transform your small garden in just a weekend?  Bold move here, but we reckon painting your fences in bright, sunny colours for the summer can really improve your space. What is going to look nicer? A slightly faded, peeling wooden fence or a super stylish vivid colour? You can always soften the look by adding a trellis and growing climbing plants over the top. Team your fence with neutral patio furniture for an even stylish look.

 

Create a focal point. 

Focal points are spots that draw your eye when you gaze into the garden. All gardens, no matter how small, ought to contain at least one good focal point, and preferably several of varying intensity – but cram in too many and they will all lose their impact.

 

Start a herb wall. 

Now, just because you have a small garden, does not mean you cannot plant your herbs, flowers, or even vegetables. Using your wall to hang your leafy friends is a great space saving idea. Not only space saving, but you can also upcycle some household goods. For example, cleaning out your tinned tomatoes or beans, and spray painting them, make adorable, not to mention, extremely affordable planters.

 

Corner Sofa.

There is no hard and fast rule on where to position your garden furniture in small gardens, but it makes sense not to place any heavy, non-portable pieces centrally, because everyone will inevitably keep bumping into them. Instead, opt for a corner sofa and a compact coffee table. There are so many different colours available in different models, then choice of which one to choose would be the most difficult.

 

Built in BBQ. 

Already have a brick wall. Why not build your BBQ into the wall. Space saving, and who does not love the taste of food cooked on an open fire. A brick barbecue is a great addition to a patio area. Easy to build and use if you do not have one already. A brick barbeque means you do not have to find a large space to store your barbeque. It will not go rusty and fall apart, and it looks a lot more attractive.