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10 space saving garden ideas
Make it Portable
Big container gardens make a big impact but can also take up a big amount of space. Use smaller, portable containers (such as these hanging on a fence) to provide colour where you need it most. You will find a wide range of colourful pots at your local garden centre.
Hide Clutter
A clean garden, just like a clean house, feels bigger. Try the old trick of hiding clutter behind a screen to keep your landscape neat and tidy. This simple bamboo screen is an elegant way to hide tools, wheelbarrows, and other items.
Make it Cosy
This tiny back townhouse garden is full of lush shrubs that screen out the view beyond. The result is a cosy, private retreat - and the small scale feels just right.
Notice how the trees on the right draw the eye upwards, creating the illusion of more space.
Trick the Eye
Like the garden on the other side of this lattice? It's actually in front of you. Hang mirrors in strategic places to double the impact of your favourite blooms.
Create Interest
Sometimes the best way to deal with a small space is to make a distraction. Here, the mixture of paving materials adds enough interest to a small back garden that you hardly notice the tiny size.
The more to see, the larger the garden feels - but don't overdo it!
Hang it Up
You can grow a water feature with a couple of fish and a water lily in any good-sized water-tight pot. But if space is tight, try hanging a fountain on your wall. It takes up virtually no space, and fills your space with the lovely sound of trickling water.
Scale it Down
Patio furniture can quickly eat up a small deck or patio. Keep your outdoor living accessories on the small side to make the most of your space. However, don't be afraid to use colour to make an impact and keep them from feeing too tiny. Here, the startling red chairs helps distract from their small, simple design.
Make a Destination
The highlight of this small landscape is a pergola draped with wisteria. Placing the pergola in the back corner of the garden gives you - and your eye - a destination, which helps make it feel more spacious.
Use a Focal Point
A focal point is a great way to draw the eye's attention and help small spaces feel tidy. Here, a simple stand holds a beautiful container garden. The purple paint on the stand harmonizes with the same-coloured fence beyond.
Take Advantage of Texture
Big, bold tropical plants create a lush feel. Their large leaves can change the scale of a small space to help it feel larger. (Plus, many tropical plants are super cool!)
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