Don’t be discouraged by a small yard or lawn if you like to garden. Even the smallest of yards can produce amazing gardening results. Learn how with these 6 Ways to Make the Most of a Small Gardening Space.
Many home owners who own or rent small spaces may feel like they just don’t have the room for a garden. No matter what amount of space you must grow in, you should know even the smallest of spaces can produce amazing gardening results. Look at these 6 Ways to Make the Most of a Small Gardening Space, so you can achieve your gardening dreams even if you don’t live on twenty acres of land!
6 Ways to Make the Most of a Small Gardening Space
1. Consider plants that don’t take up much room. Some plants simply grow into bigger adult plants than others. Take care to note growing sizes and even the planting specifics of the plants you choose. Consider plants that grow upward or tall instead of plants that bush out or spread. These will fare better in a smaller space. Some ideal plants that are known for height include iris, red hot poker, and daylilies.
2. Grow vertically. When you have limited space, plant flowers and vegetables that can grow upward. Use trellises to help you achieve this successfully. A few plants that will do well on trellises and growing vertically include peas, cucumbers, clematis, assorted ivy, and morning glory.
3. Find plants that make great companions. Choose plants that partner well together and can even encourage the growth of each other. By planting these plants together you can have greater success and make the most of your space. Plants that partner well together include beans and peas, cucumber and lettuce, peppers and onions, and rosemary and sage. You will find herbs do well with most pairings in general, and can even naturally deter pests.
4. Get creative with plant arrangement. The way you arrange your plants can help your space look and feel bigger. Try using tiered plant stands to stack pots upwards. You can also use hanging baskets to make the most of any ceiling space capable of holding them. Don’t rely on just the patio or lawn space, but utilize containers and even window boxes to create more growing areas.
5. Stay clear of knick knacks and décor. While garden décor is cute, it takes up a lot of space. Keep the clutter to a minimum and your space will feel bigger. If you want to add garden décor, use colorful plant stakes that you can place directly into the pots. Or, use colorful plant markers so your décor is practical and pretty.
6. Give priority to vegetable and herb plants. If working with limited space, give priority to plants that can offer you produce. Your vegetable and herb plants will give you a finished product you can cook with, while most flowers generally won’t. This way, your garden is as practical as possible and is able to offer something back from the space it uses. Cherry tomatoes, string beans, dill, rosemary, basil, and jalepeno peppers can all grow well in small spaces and containers.
If you don’t have acres of land to plant on, don’t worry. You can still enjoy a successful garden even in the tightest of spaces. Consider these 6 ways to make the most of a small gardening space and see how simple growing a small but productive garden can be.
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Nina says
Hi there! Popping in from the #HomeMattersParty and really appreciate your ideas for small gardens. Although we have a rather large yard, we are not able to care for a large garden so this was so helpful. I featured this post on my blog today and I’m looking forward to getting out working in our garden if the rain stops soon. Thanks for the inspiration! Nina @ Vintage Mama’s Cottage
Emily says
These are wonderful ideas! My husband and I lived in a 3rd floor condo unit before we bought our current home. Even though we had no yard, I still wanted a garden – it was fun to get creative with container gardening! Thank you for sharing with our Merry Monday party this week!