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Extend your kitchen capacity into the garden. Potting tables can provide a slim, compact surface along one side of a patio for outside food prep, choosing units with galvanised or zinc topped surfaces will make wipe-down easier and protects wooden surfaces from weather damage, too. Balconies and roof gardens can benefit from simple planting, too. Prioritise space for sitting or dining and avoid overcrowding with too many varying pot shapes and sizes – aim instead for one or two statement pieces, such as a pair of bay trees or a sumptuous window box of favorite blooms, be they geraniums, hydrangeas, or overflowing campanulas. Finally, invest in some simple but effective lighting for small spaces to enhance appeal and increase the sense of space. When you're working with a tiny garden, balcony, or even courtyard, color is your friend. Add a pop of vibrancy by investing in bright furniture, or paint your own, as done in this seating area. No matter how wee your space, don't let it stop you from growing an array of fruit and veg. Mini greenhouses are great for keeping plants warm, but can also double up as mini sheds too. If you're going to be storing all your gardening paraphernalia inside too, think about adding some frosted or fluted film to the glass to blurb out any clutter you're storing.
Whilst they certainly pose some challenges, small garden ideas are usually much easier to maintain, plus they’re generally more budget friendly too,' notes Chris Bonnet, Founder of Gardening Express. 'Even if you’ve only got a tiny terrace or balcony to work with, you can still enjoy your outdoor space with the help of careful planning.' If your small garden doesn't get much frost, grow species that thrive in warm weather such as grasses, palms and tree ferns (which like partial sun and shade). Tropical plants like these will give your garden a holiday feeling all summer long. First, decide on the main role for the space,' adds garden designer Alix from Dig Club. 'Committing to a single use in your garden if it's small is important; choosing what you'd like the garden to be primarily used for (such as a dining area, drinks terrace or only a space for planting) means it won't feel overly busy and cramped.'It is hugely important to get the scale just right in a compact area. Look out how your furniture pieces relate to each other and the surrounding space. From placemats at the ready for another garden party to decorative plants and more, garden shelving is creeping into so many small garden ideas because it's useful and easy to style.
The simple yet savvy addition of horizontal fence panels work as small garden ideas to turn the side of the shed, a stretch of bare fence or the side of a balcony into a decorative living wall. Any of these small outdoor spaces can be transformed into a vertical garden, accommodating smaller plant pots and baskets. One issue most garden lovers face is the necessity of needing a hosepipe to feed your favourite plants and flowers while getting frustrated with how messy and long the pipe can be. If you're a big fan of all things nature and want your garden to thrive with tons of life, then a water bowl could be a good investment for you. These garden ideas are perfect if you want to keep your garden looking fresh in the summer months. Not only do they look elegant but they fit seamlessly into any space.Climbing plants also hide solid walls and fences, blurring the boundaries within your garden, making it feel bigger. Just because a garden is small doesn't mean it can't provide a home for nature. Hang nut and seed feeders for birds on tree branches and leave a tray filled with water for them to drink and bathe in.
Don't be tempted to plant only small plants as these will only emphasise the space of a small garden,' says Alix from Dig Club. 'Instead plant a range of sizes to create shape and variety.' In a small space don't forget to use walls and fences for greenery. Climbing plants provide shade and create a lovely sense of enclosure. They're good at absorbing noise and pollution too.Watching garden visitors for just one hour in the Big Garden Birdwatch 2023 could help provide vital data to protect birds from the effects of climate change
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