If you've got a spatially challenged outdoor space you might think you're limited for what you can achieve. However, there are a tonne of wonderful and creative small garden ideas to transform even the tiniest plot. 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. Chris Bonnet, Founder of Gardening Express (opens in new tab) says 'Whilst they certainly pose some challenges, small gardens are usually much easier to maintain, plus they’re generally more budget friendly too. 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.'
Garden idea for small space
'First, decide on the main role for the space,' adds Alix Hollingsworth, award-winning garden designer and co-founder of Dig Club (opens in new tab). '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.
1. Captivate with containers
2. Turn a tree stump into a table
3. Opt for flexible furniture
4. Turn to trailing plants
5. Make your fencing work harder
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
