Have a small garden? That’s precious! If you are worrying how to organize your small garden to make maximum of it and enjoy every single second in this space, we have some tips and beautiful examples that will inspire you.
Decide On The Role Of The Garden
First, decide on the main role for the space. 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. Whether you’re looking to create an impressive balcony garden, squeeze outdoor furniture into a courtyard or fill a plot with greenery, you’ll find lots of small garden ideas to inspire you.
a catchy modern garden with lush and textural greenery and blooms, a tile path, a terrace done with wood
a contemporary townhouse garden with stone tiles, minimalist furniture of wood and metal, lush textural greenery and a tree growing
a cool garden space with greenery and blooms, with white and green garden furniture is a lovely space to be in
a cozy little garden with a green lawn, greenery and trees, some potted blooms is a cool space to spend some time, and a dining space makes it even better
a gorgeous small garden with a green lawn, shrubs and blooming trees, pots and flowers is a cool and fairy-tale like space
a laconic modern garden with a lawn, some trees around and some potted greenery plus a walkway is a cool space to be in
a minimalist townhouse garden with white flower beds with greenery, a tiny pond, a manicured lawn, a sectional sofa and a hot tub
a pretty and small garden with a green lawn, shrubs, greenery and trees, a stone pathway is a fresh and cozy space
Use Containers For Creating A Garden
You might not have space for flowers beds or a lawn, but you can still bring plants and small trees into your garden, through pots, planters and containers, an easy garden idea. Early season Primroses, Violas and Pansies work well in pots for beautiful spring color, and you can cluster these together for maximum effect. Hanging baskets and window boxes are another great space saver and can be filled with seasonal plants for a cheerful display. The style of planter is important too – ensure it’s in keeping with the overall style of the garden and even the interior of the house to create a sense of continuity. Don’t feel you have to stick to just one plant per pot.
a small and bright garden nook with pebbles, greenery and bright blooms, shrubs and a climbing plants on the fence
a small and cozy garden with a flower bed, some bright blooms in pots and not only, a lawn and some garden furniture
a small and lovely garden with a grene lawn, greenery and blooms, trees and shrubs, a small chair to sit here and enjoy this freshness
a small and lush tropical garden with lots of greenery, ferns and tropical plants in pots and on the ground
a small and textural garden with greenery, grasses, some trees and red metal furniture that is very well seen in tall grass
a small backyard garden with a green lawn, greenery and bright blooms and some trees plus a pavement
Go Big With Variety
Don’t be tempted to plant only small plants as these will only emphasize the space of a small garden. Instead plant a range of sizes to create shape and variety. When planting shrubs, opt for larger specimens but don’t go for very dense varieties as these will look like they take up more space than they do. If you want a tree, choose multi-stem ones which appear lighter, as you can see through the stems to the rest of the garden.
a small backyard garden with a grene lawn, some flower beds, greenery and shrubs plus a couple of trees
a small bright garden with a wooden bench, some potted greenery and flowers in pots plus some shrubs and trees
a small but very lush garden with greenery and bold blooms, shrubs and trees, neutral garden furniture and potted plants
a small chic garden with blooms and greenery, with a manicured lawn, some greenery in pots and a large tree
a small colorful garden with a grene lawn, some shrubs, bright blooms, several trees in the corner
a small garden inspired by Japanese ones, with brick pathways, greenery and small white blooms, a tree inspired by Bonsai and concrete boxes with water
a small garden space with greenery and shrubs, with outdoor lamps and a small fire bowl is a cozy and lovely space
a small garden with a green lawn, greenery, blooms, shrubs and trees, a hearth, some loungers and a hammock
a small garden with a green lawn, some trees, lots of shrubs, trees and a blue garden dining set plus blooms
a small garden with a green lawn, tall blooms, potted greenery and plants plus a stone path is a cool space to be in
Create A Layered Look
Layers don’t just add the illusion of depth when in your hair – they can go a long way in gardens, too. Combine both raised beds and ground levels beds to add height and create a layered look to your planting, implying the presence of much more foliage than there actually is. Additionally, slightly raising a path or walkway will make the ground level planting seem taller, too. It’s really beneficial to work out how to plan a small garden in advance of starting.
a small garden with a lawn and greenery, with shrubs and trees, with gravel pathways and a wooden deck is a cool and stylish space
a small garden with a wooden terrace, greenery and blooms, a stone and wooden pathway is a lovely space to be in
a small garden with greenery, shrubs, flowers, small trees and plants in pots plus an arch with climbing greenery
a small garden with tall greenery and grasses, bright blooms and cutout shrubs, a metal bench for enjoying this beauty
a small Japanese-inspired garden with rocks as pavements, greenery, shrubs and a couple of trees is very peaceful
a small lush garden with lots of grasses, shrubs and flowers, some trees, a fire pit and garden chairs
a small minimalist garden with a gravel and brick pathway, a green lawn, shrubs and trees is a stylish and edgy space
a small modern garden done with lots of greenery, small trees and white blooms is a lovely idea for a modern home
Make A Small Space Work Harder
Divide your garden into zones to gain the illusion of extra space. With individual purposes, the space will feel larger because of the multifunctional uses and outdoor ‘rooms’. Depending on available space, and what you like to do, there’s a multitude of zones you could create. Think an entertaining space, reading nook, relaxing nook (with a hammock), outdoor kitchen or dining ideas, play area, vegetable plot, anything else you want.
a small modern garden nook with greenery, some lush tropical shrubs on both sides of the pavement
a small modern garden with a green lawn, trees, shrubs, potted greenery and blooms, a tiled pathway is welcoming and cool
a small modern garden with a lawn, a tree, some blooms and greenery and a white dining set is very simple and cute
a small modern garden with lawn and greenery, with trees and a swimming pool, with blooms and stones is a cool space
a small modern garden with lawns, garden beds with greenery and blooms and some shrubs is a lovely space
a small modern garden with lots of greenery, blooms, shrubs, a fire bowl, a large ball, neon yellow chairs
a small modern garden with lush grasses, some shrubs and some climbing greenery plus a whole living wall
a small townhouse garden with a wooden deck, a lawn, some potted greenery and wooden furniture
Add New Levels
Add interest with small garden ideas by adding perspective with different levels. A classic way to do this is to have a raised or sunken terrace, and the lawn at another height. The ledges and steps will help open up how you can use the space, adding in extra spots for plant pots to be arranged or areas to add furniture to accommodate guests. You can also cheat this look with the clever use of raised beds. Take a look at the ideas below and get inspired to design your small garden in the best way possible!
a small townhouse garden with trees, greenery, blue blooms, a contemporary dining set and Asian decor
a small yet elegant backyard garden with a green lawn, some shrubs and a tree plus a wall with climbing greenery
a small yet very lush garden with a manicured lawn, greenery, pink flowers and an arch with climbing greenery and blooms
a stylish townhouse garden with a stone platform, a fire pit, a green sofa, planted flowers and greenery
a tiny garden nook with greenery, lots of various shrubs and a small tree plus stone paves
a townhouse garden with stone tiles, potted greenery and trees plus rustic furniture
an unusual townhouse garden inspired by classics, with manicured lawns lined up with greenery, mosaic tiles and a large statue in the center