Ways to Maximize a Small Garden
Beautify even the tiniest backyard or windowsill.
You don't have to call Versailles
home to design a stunning outdoor space — even with a petite patch of green,
the creative planters and unique ideas here will make your garden fit for a
king.
Green up a Privacy Wall
Urban living
often means cramped quarters both indoors and out so make the most of the space
you have by thinking vertically. Designer Dan Fairs re purposed wood beams from
a NYC building that was slated for demolition to create this privacy wall with
shelves he filled with potted plants.
Group Pots Together
These galvanized containers in various sizes contain
a veritable veggie patch of chives, peppers, leeks, strawberries and tomatoes.
Grouping containers together like this is not only visually appealing, it also
helps to create a more humid mini climate for the plants, reducing moisture
loss from both leaves and potting mix. Get tips for selecting
the right container.
Put Railings to Work
Plant-filled baskets that line the railings surrounding this Brooklyn, NYC patio provide a natural break between the outdoor living room and a view of lower Manhattan beyond. Learn more about this space.
Get the Kids Involved
Dwarf sunflower seeds, potting soil, empty tin cans and enamel paint are all you and the kids need to grow your own cheery characters. Green up your thumb and get crafty with this cute project.
Make a Mobile Garden
Add casters (available at your local hardware store) to the bottom of metal trash cans to create rolling planters you can easily move around your outdoor space or even bring indoors when temperatures dip. Learn how to make your own.
Garden Vertically
Perfect for the smallest of outdoor spaces, this multi-pocket fabric wall planter from Burgon & Ball offers a kitchen garden's-worth of planting space for an assortment of fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, chives and basil. Irrigation holes in each pocket allow excess water to drain away, ensuring plants stay moist but not overly wet.
And lastly, Choose the Right Potting Soil
The difference between a healthy container plant and one that doesn't thrive could be as basic as choosing the right soil mix. Give container plants a healthy head-start by learning the pros and cons of 4 different potting soil types.
The difference between a healthy container plant and one that doesn't thrive could be as basic as choosing the right soil mix. Give container plants a healthy head-start by learning the pros and cons of 4 different potting soil types.
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