First, with less space to fill, it can be easier to keep your gardening budget in check. Especially if you maximize a combination of perennial flowers, long-lasting xeriscaping elements, and DIY projects, you can really transform a small yard landscape without a significant investment.
On average, homeowners with a lawn area of 0.25 acres can expect to spend more money on landscaping that involves a professional design and mixed materials. When you’re working with a smaller space than that, there are two ways to approach small backyard landscaping.
The other way to approach a small backyard is by allowing yourself to spend more on hardscaping elements. Because space is limited, high-quality landscaping can really be the focus and make a big impression. Whether your priority is saving money or creating a stunning backyard, there are some great small garden projects that are sure to inspire.
With ground clearance at a premium, look up. With some basic carpentry skills, it’s possible to make DIY garden beds that can give you a lot more garden space without biting into your walkway. Not the DIY type? Vertical garden beds that are available for purchase mean that you only need to enter the green thumb.
Chairs and especially deckchairs take up a lot of space, which is a problem if you don’t want to bump into them all the time as you navigate your small garden. By installing built-in seating around the perimeter of a deck or in the yard itself, you can expand your entertaining options without reducing your usable central space.
Who says the only place for a deck is right outside the house? By tucking a floating deck into the corner of your small garden, you can give the illusion of more space. Add a bistro table and chairs for a welcoming space where you can sip your morning coffee or add a hammock on the level platform for a close-to-home retreat.
If you inherit a small backyard that’s filled corner to corner with the same ground cover, it’s time to mix it up. By visually breaking up the structure of ground-covering landscape materials, such as a mix of paver, stone, turf and decking, the yard will feel much more custom and interesting.
