Category: Small Garden


  • 14 ideas for a garden office even if your plot is small

    By Rosanna Spence | Published – 15 Sep 2023 | Updated – 30 May 2024 Whether youโ€™re still employed and work from home, pursuing a desk-based hobby, or simply want somewhere different to do the crosswordย or a sudoku,ย having an office space can be a huge boost to your quality of life. However, not every…

  • 15 Plant Room Ideas for a Lush, Leafy Oasis

    If your houseplant collection is growing ever bigger, and you’re running out of ideas of where to put them, then you’re well on your way to creating a plant room. No, you don’t need to make space forย 350 plants to make a green apartment oasisย like some of the most enthusiastic collectors. But a room, lit…

  • 15 small front porch ideas for a stylish and welcoming look

    Front porches are not an extra space that makes any home more elevated and stylish, itโ€™s also a practical area that protects you from the elements and can provide anything from extra storage space to seating โ€“ even if itโ€™s on the smaller side. And thatโ€™s exactly where our small front porch ideas come in.…

  • Best tropical plants: 15 top picks for a backyard paradise

    This content was originally published on Gardening Etc. Choosing the best tropical plants makes creating a lush backyard sanctuary achievable even in cooler climes. Large, bold leaves, rich colors and interesting silhouettes of blooms are the hallmarks of this style of planting. There are a few easy rules to follow for making a tropical garden.…

  • How to create an urban oasis in a city courtyard: expert advice

    Dreaming of a lush, exotic escape, without upping sticks for somewhere more rural? Then, learning how to create an urban oasis in a city courtyard could be the answer. With the right planting choices, thoughtful design, and a touch of creativity, even the smallest courtyard can be transformed into a vibrant tropical retreat โ€“ no…

  • 51 Beautiful Small Garden Ideas for Your Outdoor Space

    With simple landscaping, clever design, charming decor, and some affordable DIY projects, even the most modest patch of dirt can be transformed into a small garden oasis. Whether youโ€™re looking to brighten up the patio plants, enhance your curb appeal, or elevate a tiny backyard, let these small garden ideas inspire you to get your…

  • How to make a small garden look bigger โ€“ 25 simple ideas

    Knowing how to make a small garden look bigger can be a particular challenge in urban gardens. That said, some period properties in the country, especially cottages, can come with small outdoor spaces too, meaning that there really is no such thing as having too many small garden ideas to try…ย  When making the most…

  • Wildlife garden ideas:ย turn a backyard into a natural haven

    Wildlife garden ideas can bring innumerable benefits to us, our gardens and the environment, as well as wildlife.ย  With many of us spending more time in our backyards, it only adds to the enjoyment when we can observe bees, butterflies, birds and other creatures enjoying our outdoor spaces, too.ย  All gardeners have an important part…

  • 25 Flower Bed Ideas That Will Inspire Your Garden Design

    There are so many beautiful flowers that you can grow in your garden and even more ways to arrange them. Choosing the right colors and blossoms for your flower bed can feel like a daunting task, thoughโ€”especially if it’s your first time really digging into gardening. Of course, every flower bed will be different. Some…

  • How to make a small garden look bigger

    The gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show are rarely short of spectacular, but, if you’re a small garden owner, you may well look at them and wonder how you could possibly recreate any of the designs when you have limited space. However, there are plenty of clever small garden ideas which can help you…