Spruce up a little lawn, compact courtyard or bijou balcony – without compromising on form or function
It may seem that small garden ideas are limited in what can be achieved, but a little creativity can go a long way to transforming even the tiniest of plots.
Petite spaces may require a little more thought than larger garden ideas, but they come with plenty of welcome advantages. For a start, it forces you to be a little more inventive, which can often result in serious style and beauty. The other big plus is that due to their size, more often than not they’re delightfully low-maintenance.
We’ve utilised our extensive garden knowledge from our team and spoken with experts in the field to make sure you have all the best ideas to make your small garden the absolute best it can be.
1. Turn to trailing plants
2. Opt for flexible furniture
3. Make your fencing work harder
4. Captivate with containers
5. Turn a tree stump into a table
6. Think vertically
7. Repurpose an old step ladder to display plants
8. Go big with variety
9. Create a layered look
10. Shade a dining spot with an awning
11. Attract wildlife with flowers
12. Plant according to sun and shade
13. Turn it into a tropical oasis
14. Work in an arbour
15. Add interest with plenty of pots and planters
16. Use walls and fences for climbers
17. Take the indoors out
18. Create a mini herb garden
19. Grow your own veg in containers
20. Choose slimline options
21. Add a gallery wall
22. Create a mini outdoor kitchen
23. Double your space
24. Create a kids corner
25. Set up a private bar
26. Hang furniture to free up floorspace
27. Make a small space work harder
28. Add new levels
29. Get creative with shelves and hooks
30. Use paint to trick the eye
31. Make the most of space with a multifunctional shed
32. Use every corner of a courtyard
33. Fix planters under the kitchen window
34. Plant a garden in pots to surround the seating
35. Brighten with colourful furniture
36. Aim high
37. Build a cool cabana
38. Pretty up with soft furnishings
