
A is for action plan Before you do anything, consider the three Ss, says Lori Laing, gardener and co-founder of Laing Landscapes: sun (how much your garden gets, and from what direction); soil type; and sitting spot. โPlan the space around how you will relax in it,โ Laing says. โIf itโs a north-facing garden, the…

How do you make a small garden feel larger? โRobust and deeply saturated colors in your flowers, shrubs, and small trees can actually make your space appear brighter and bigger,โ says Parker, the landscape architect. She also notes that drawing the eye up is vital in a small space: โIf you are fortunate enough to…