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Five Ideas for Small Gardens

Five Ideas for Small Gardens

By Andrew Tweddle on 25th October, 2011

Some people are lucky enough to have acres of garden, where they can really make the most of the space, with grand trees and plants, as well as other attention-grabbing features. However, most of us have a limited space in our garden to place plants and flowers, especially if we want to sit and enjoy the space. Luckily, there are plants available that can add life and colour in even the smallest of gardens. There are also some useful ideas for helping to make the most of the space.

Dwarf False Cypress Conifers

Conifers are a great way to add texture to your garden, as well as being evergreen, so they provide foliage all year round. However, most conifers grow too quickly to fit into a small plot, which means they need constant management and care. Dwarf false cypress conifers are truly slow growing, so are perfect for even the smallest garden. They can sit in your garden for decades without ever reaching two foot in height.

Japanese Maple

The Japanese maple has been included in other articles about plants for difficult places, but it’s just because they’re so useful and hardy. Japanese maples come in many different varieties, many of which are suitable for small gardens. They also come in a variety of colours, from burnt orange to a deep purple, which can help create a striking feature for your garden. They grow very gracefully, and only need trimming on a very rare basis.

Silver Birch Tree

Finding a tree to fit into a small garden plot can be a real challenge, but the silver birch will fit into the tightest of spaces. Even once fully grown, the diameter rarely reaches past 40cm in diameter, and for most of its life will be much smaller than this. Plus, it grows very straight, so is ideal to grow near other trees and plants.

Potted Plants

While a pot can contain any number of small plants, it is a very useful way to control the growth of the plant. By keeping a plant in a small plot, you can essentially stop a plant from growing too big. If you then find a bigger place to keep this plant, you can simply move it to a bigger pot, where it will slowly begin to grow again. Plus, smaller potted plants can make the most of previously unusable space in your garden, for example on top of walls or outdoor shelves.

The Illusion of Space

Although physically adding space to your garden isn’t an option, there are a few handy tips for creating the illusion of more space. One such idea is to place mirrors on a wall behind a row of plants. This immediately makes the space seem larger. Another way is to add a winding path through the garden. This makes the most of a small space, by weaving around the plants and flowers you have carefully selected.

These are just a few ideas available for creating your own personalised space in a small garden plot. Decorated Shed garden offices come in many different sizes and styles, and the smaller sized garden offices are great for a garden with limited space. Plus, Decorated Shed garden offices are supremely stylish, so will complement any type of plants or flowers you place in your garden.


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