If you live in or near the city, you know that space can sometimes be limited. However, the amount of space you currently have should not serve as hindrance to your ability to garden successfully. There are plenty of ways that you can make use of your small square footage and still create a garden that has a lot to offer. The following article is jam packed with great tips that can help you do just that!
Your garden needs to have a focal point, even if it is a small one. Much like a composition or a work of art, your eye needs to find something to start focusing on. Small garden variety statues, fountains or even a bench can serve as something to catch anyone’s eye. Depending on how much space you have as well as the budget you have in mind, that’s what you need to use as a rule of thumb for your focal point.
Instead of just grabbing old containers and having your way, use your containers in a creative way. Opt to hang some of your plants and have your ceramic pots painted with different designs to uphold the creative nature of your chosen space. Purchase containers in different colors, designs as well as shapes. The optimal container is round or perhaps oval shaped, but there is no reason to shy away from rectangular or square containers.
Don’t grow plants of all the same height and thickness. The worst thing you can do for a garden of limited space is to have plants that look almost the same. Use varying heights to create depth and interest in a small space. For example, planting plants that are tall on the side and planting shorter ones closer inwards can make you feel like you’re in a forest. The thickness of your plants is also important. The more leaves or flowers your plants yield, the more fruitful your garden looks.
Pick the colors scheme for your flowers and leaves well. Having too much color may seem intriguing, but it also becomes messy and hard on the eyes after a while. For example, choose yellow flowers and light green leaves. Alternate between different plants and flower varieties, but only experiment with the height or shape of the plants.
If you have wall space available climbing plants such as ivy and white trellises provide a unique and old world approach to gardening. A bright white rectangular shaped trellis with climbing plants is the perfect way to add interest to an otherwise boring space with its limitations. Use as many of the surfaces you have available as you can. Your gardening doesn’t only have to be in the ground or in containers. You can add plants on a bench or add them to a table.
Having a garden is everyone’s right, even if you are challenged for space. However, this article has provided some great and insightful tips that can help make the most of your square footage. Apply all that you’ve just learned for a garden that your neighbors will envy!