A small yard does not have to be devoid
of landscaping elements. There are plenty of things
that can be done with a small yard to help it look nice, while
not encroaching
too much on usable space. The key is to plan well, and to choose
plants and designs that are not too over powering. But, even
though you may not be able to have large boulders or a sweeping
flower garden, or a large pond, it is still possible to have
a beautiful landscape that surrounds your home and helps you
feel more comfortable in it.
One of the things to remember when you have a small space
is that you can build up rather than building out. You can
do this by building raised beds for your plants. This can be
done yourself, allowing you to save money. In fact, if you
have a small yard, your landscaping costs should be fewer anyway.
Building a raised bed allows you to create an attractive feature
for your small yard without having to worry about taking up
too much space. Some beds, if built on planks of wood, can
be designed with wheels. Then you can move your landscape wherever
you want; you have a moveable landscape!
Another
method of maximizing small landscape space is to use containers
for planting. Instead of marking out large sections
of your yard for flowerbeds or vegetable patches, do a little
container gardening. These types of gardens allow you to choose
to plant various items in containers. Plants in containers
take up less space, and you can move them around as you need
to. This also creates a moveable landscape that can be very
convenient depending upon your use of the space for a certain
day. The containers can be placed for ornamental effect while
you are entertaining, or they can be moved out of the way for
a rousing game of family flag-football.
Take
into account the colors in your landscape. Cool colors
(like blue) actually make a space look larger. Therefore, if
you would like your yard to feel and look larger, choose the
colors that make it look that way. Plants like silver king
and evergreens can give your yard a feeling of largeness. Blue
spruce and Alberta pine are good examples of plants that add
a decorative tough while helping your property look bigger.
In fact, Alberta pines are rather small trees, so they do not
take up very much space while at the same time conferring a
feeling of maximum space.
Another
idea for small landscape spaces is a small rock garden. A well-designed rock garden always makes an attractive feature.
Make sure that it is in a place that will not be in the way
when you mow the lawn. A little nook or corner of the property,
or even up against the house on a raised bed, will do for a
small rock garden. Choose your rocks carefully to complement
each other, and choose plants that go with the rocks and that
will not spread too much. Hens and chicks are great plants
for use in a small rock garden. The rock garden draws the eye,
but does not need to be sprawling.
Finally, if
you want a water feature, it is possible to use
a small one for limited landscape space. Small features similar
to serenity fountains can be purchased for outdoor use. You
can put them among your rock garden. Even a small birdbath
can add a feeling of elegance to the yard. And the great thing
about buying a small water feature is that it costs much, much
less than putting in a big pond or even a medium size waterfall.
Water features come in a variety of types and designs, and
it very likely that you can find one to fit the size and the
look of your yard.
Even if your yard is small, it is possible to design a landscape
that enlarges the space in an attractive manner. By carefully
considering your design, using small features and cool colors,
and by thinking about what would help give your yard a touch
of elegance, you can have a very nicely landscaped and cozy
surrounding for your home.
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