People with small gardens can boast a few advantages over people with large gardens. Well, the main one is that they’re a lot easier to maintain! Having said that, big gardens offer far more opportunities when it comes to aesthetics and functionality. In essence, you can do a lot more when your garden is large. More ideas can be carried out, while small garden owners usually feel quite restricted.
If you have a small garden, you may feel like there’s no way of giving it a proper makeover. You’re doomed to deal with a small patch of grass and that’s it.
Well, you’re wrong!
There are lots of makeover ideas for small gardens that make them functional and stylish. Here are some of the best for you to consider:
A Patio Palace
The beauty of small gardens is that they can look completely different depending on what you’re going for. Here, the idea is to get rid of all the grass and make your garden one large patio. It’s a super stylish move that comes with some great benefits.
For one, it gives you a seamless transition between your home and garden. You can use the garden as an extension of your living space, enjoying your patio’s style. Add some umbrellas or canvas coverings, and you have an outdoor dining area for summer meals. Or, buy some outdoor furniture, and you have an area to lounge around outside. It’s a great place to entertain guests and to generally make your garden more practical.
Also, you benefit from a low-maintenance garden with as little greenery to deal with as you want. Sure, you could have plants around the sides or in pots, but there’s no grass to mow, bushes to trim, etc. All you have to do is clean the patio, which is relatively easy to do.
An Outdoor Spa
Now, if you have limited space and want to make your garden more functional, this is a great idea. Essentially, you install a hot tub in your yard and design the rest of the garden around it. You want to create an outdoor spa vibe that helps you relax all-year-round!
I love this idea as it’s super unique and makes your garden look really relaxed and calming. Plus, there are many great hot tubs for sale in different sizes and styles to suit your garden perfectly. It’s something you can use in the summer to enjoy the sun and also in the winter to warm up on a cold day.
The other great thing about this idea is that it suits small gardens that are really restricted on space. If you have enough room for a hot tub – and nothing else – you can’t do that much with your space. If you didn’t get a hot tub, you’d be stuck for ideas! Also, this idea is fun for family members of all ages, so it’s great if you have kids.
A Mini-Farm
Don’t worry, I’m not suggesting you get some animals and start growing crops in your garden! No, this is more to do with growing your own fruit & veg at home. Take your small garden area and turn it into a mini-farm with different fruits, vegetables, and herbs planted everywhere. Again, this is a wonderful idea for gardens that are really small in size. Basically, it’s more of an allotment than a farm, but it sounds cooler if you call it a mini-farm!
Now, you have somewhere to grow your own food and become more self-sustainable. Also, it makes your garden look and smell amazing. You can organise all the things in different rows based on colours, and you will get a waft of the scents through an open window every day.
The only caveat with this makeover idea is it requires a great deal of effort and maintenance. Firstly, you have to ensure you have the right ground to grow things on, and then you have to keep watering plants and taking care of them. If you’re not up for a task like this, it might not be an idea for you. But, if you have time on your hands and love growing your own produce, I think it’s an excellent choice.
Regardless, you have three amazing garden makeover ideas for your small outdoor area. No matter how big or small your garden is, there will always be a way to make it look amazing. All of these ideas add serious aesthetics to your outdoor space while also upping the functionality.
Holly says
I absolutely love that patio!
Ashley says
I love the patio furniture. I have a really small garden but I do have a patio which I really need to make good use of so I can properly enjoy our garden. I love the idea of growing our own vegetables and herbs. This will be a great educational experience for the kids too! Thank you for the inspiration xxx