When every inch of outdoor space matters, you want to make sure you get it right. This collection of small yard landscaping tips and ideas can help you bring out the maximum potential in your space.
Many of today’s homes are built on lots that are well under 1/2 an acre. Small yards are often viewed as a challenge to landscape – but there are some really great ideas that can turn a very small space into an inviting outdoor living area.
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Design Ideas for Small Garden Spaces
Installing a Garden Trellis or Arbor
Trellis’ and Gates offer privacy from the street and an inviting pathway into your yard for friends and neighbors.
Trellis’ and Arbors are perfect for a small yard because they will help you take advantage of vertical space. Trailing flowers on your trellis will add color and character to complete the look. Many can be constructed in just a few hours – while other designs that incorporate a retaining wall to create additional walkway space are more complicated. With the value you add to your home a project like this is worth every penny!
Side Yard Spaces
Narrow side yards are the epitome of frustrating small outdoor spaces. However, with good design and a little effort, they can be transformed into useful and attractive outdoor areas.
Borrowing Room from Inside Your Home
This well-designed side yard focal point offers beautiful views from the Master Bedroom and the backyard.
Some homes feature rooms that open onto side yards, usually with a sliding glass door. This makes this threshold a vital link to the overall circulation of the landscape. Too often builders play down these access points but a good designer knows other ways to transform them into real amenities.
Borrowing space is a very old design technique that allows you to visually extend the interior colors and style of the room into the adjacent outdoor space. Select pavers or just simple stepping stones that resemble the flooring in the room for that part of the side yard walkway. When the door is closed it’s beautiful to look at, but when open the sights and smells of a planted garden bring you closer to nature.
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