It is not always possible to have
acres of land where you can plan your big gardens. The people who stays in
flats and have less availability of space can also create a small garden of
there choice. Though gardening in a small space may have some limits but there
is no dearth of ideas which can be incorporated in order to make the best
utilization of the space. A small outdoor space can also be turned into an
attractive garden with the help of small
garden design. One can use their imagination in order to make the small
space look bigger. The creation of atmosphere and the placements of plants and
other elements plays a major role.
While designing your small garden
first of all draw a rough sketch of the available space and mark the intended
location of various elements. Several different design copies can be made so
that you can get a wide variety selection.
A small garden design must include circles and curves as it visually
expands the available space. Instead of having a pathway which follow a
straight line you can create a curved one which will help you to have planted
area which are spilled in the central space.
Efficient use of vertical space
is also an important factor for your small
garden design. Instead of using the plants that spread outwards, you can
use the ones that grow upwards. A wall can also be created using the teepee
stakes and trellises so that plants can be grown on them. Building pergolas are
also a good option for hanging planters and climbing vines.
If you are planning to have a
flower garden then select the color carefully. Use variety of shades within
three colors and place the like colors together so as to avoid the messed up
and haphazard look.
You can also make the
architectural arrangement of the plants interesting to give a unique look to
your garden. This can be done by placing the tall plants at the back and then
the low plants along the walkway. Grouping of plants can also be done and the
different groups can be placed with some space in between which can be filled
with the walkway material.