1Hanging Baskets
Mint Images/ Helen Norman//Getty Images Hanging flower baskets are perfect for small gardens, as they add color and greenery to your garden or deck without taking up ground space. You can take advantage of overhead space and add fun details to your garden with colorful and stylish hanging plant baskets.
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2Raised Garden Beds
John keeble//Getty Images When your outdoor space is already small, committing to an in-ground garden means sacrificing an even larger proportion of your soil square footage. Instead, consider a raised garden bed, which offers improved soil drainage and eliminates the need for extensive tilling typically associated with traditional in-ground gardens.
3Look to Ladders
Westend61//Getty Images Ladders may have been invented to give you a step up, but they also serve as rustic plant shelves. Stack terracotta pots filled with herbs and flowers on the steps of an old ladder for an easy and cheap means to vertical space.
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4Utilize Railings
aire images//Getty Images Instead of thinking about your lack of floor space, think about the vertical space in your backyard that you may be underutilizing. If you have a deck or patio, the railings are the perfect place to hang flower boxes that you can fill with colorful flowers or herbs.
5Seating with Storage
Ruth Laguna de las heras//Getty Images You may have heard of implementing storage benches in small spaces like mudrooms, but why not bring the two-in-one seating outside? Picking an outdoor bench that doubles as a storage chest is the perfect way to keep all your gardening tools hidden with bonus seating space.
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6Colorful Pots and Birdhouses
Darrell Gulin//Getty Images Container gardening doesn't have to be boring. Here, painted birdhouses and DIY planters echo the colors of the flowers to create one gorgeous display.
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7Hanging Bottle Garden
Cristian Bortes / EyeEm//Getty Images Upcycle plastic bottles and hang them to create mini-terrariums, which also makes the most of limited space. You can use bottles of any size, and don't forget to punch holes in the bottom for drainage.
8Mini Fire Pit
2creativecrew//Getty Images No room in your backyard for a full-sized fire pit? A tabletop fire pit still gives you the ambiance and fun of a fire but in a petite size. And you can still toast marshmallows over it, too!
9Double-Duty Potting Bench
Kristin Mitchell//Getty Images A bench makes it easy to repot plants, so you won't have to bend over. Plus, it doubles as a buffet for entertaining. Just use it as a drink or dessert station.
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10Whimsical Accents
Westend61//Getty Images Personalizing your garden is one way to make a small space feel more welcoming. This little herb garden gets a fun touch by balancing tiny clay pots on stakes to add practicality and whimsy at the same time.
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11Fence Garden
Peter Zelei Images//Getty Images No room to plant what you love? Adorn a bare fence with small window boxes. In this case, the window boxes create a living wall, and keep tulip bulbs up safe from hungry garden visitors such as chipmunks.
12Herb Spiral
michael1959//Getty Images Elevate the look of your herb garden by planting them in a circle. Here stonework is used to define and accent the design, as well as slightly elevate the center planting.
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13Lavender Garden
Antoninapotapenko//Getty Images By repeating the lavender plantings throughout this small space, the homeowner created a fragrant and peaceful oasis. Upcycled wo0den pallets are used for the tables and shelves, while salvaged wood makes up the simple fence to define the seating area.
14Whisky Barrel Pond
Getty Images An old whisky barrel is repurposed into a miniature pond, complete with lily pads and other small aquatic plants. It's a great way to enjoy a water feature without having to dig!
15Small Dining Area
Rosmarie Wirz//Getty Images When the weather is nice, you want to spend as much time as possible outdoors. Even the tiniest patios, balconies or decks have room for a petite bistro table and chairs—perfect for dining al fresco on a lovely summer's evening.
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16Pallet Wall Garden
Oksana Aksenova//Getty Images A pallet is repurposed into a handy wall garden to make the most of a small space. Herbs tuck nicely into the miniature planting areas, while chalkboard paint allows you to label each one.
17Garden Lighting
Joseph Esquivel / Eyeem//Getty Images Make your garden feel magical with string lights and jars hung from branches. You can add electric lights, or place tea lights inside Mason jars and suspend for a perfectly delightful low-tech display.
18Bamboo Fence
Delpixart//Getty Images Hide an unsightly wall or fence by adding a layer of bamboo as camouflage. This also plays well if you want to create a peaceful garden.
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19Succulents in a Birdbath
Lisa Romerein//Getty Images Dress up a birdbath with a planting of adorable succulents. It's the perfect accent for a small corner.
20Stock Tank Pond
mtreasure//Getty Images Stock tanks are another way to add a no-dig pond feature. Containers planted with colorful annuals soften the hard edges at the front and sides.
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Arricca Elin SanSone has written about health and lifestyle topics for Prevention, Country Living, Woman's Day, and more. She’s passionate about gardening, baking, reading, and spending time with the people and dogs she loves.
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