As I look outside my office window, I can see a serene layer of snow has begun blanketing my garden. So, it seems like an appropriate time to celebrate the often-overlooked beauty and joys of winter gardening. While the plummeting temperatures have forced much of our gardens into a state of rest, this season actually offers a unique and magical opportunity to connect with nature in a different way.
Small Space Garden Design Ideas from the Pros
01.12.2023 - 16:03 / gardengatemagazine.com
Small Space Garden Design Ideas from the Pros Learn how to make the most out of small garden spaces from 4 designers. Elevating Small Space Gardens
In a small space, cultivating a lush and thriving garden may seem like a daunting challenge, especially if you’re up against environmental obstacles such as heavy rainfall, extreme heat or drought. But it isn’t impossible!
I’ve asked four garden design pros to share their techniques, products and favorite plants to make the most of a limited space. Whether you have a smaller backyard or garden on a patio or rooftop, you’ll find plenty of ideas here!
Small space garden design elements at work Pearce Butcher, Pearce B Designs, Greenville, SCPearce Butcher loves using the principles of design — order, repetition, proportion, color and balance — to create a place her clients can relax in and enjoy.
Use a 45-degree angle in your garden designDividing the garden into symmetrical quadrants using a 45-degree angle makes a small space feel bigger. This allows you to create longer pathways and sight lines, drawing the eye to the corners of the garden. For example, she designed the patio above to sit perpendicular to the house and property lines by rotating it 45 degrees. Her sketch of this design, above, shows how this technique allows you to add more variety to the shapes in a space.
Go big with groupsPearce says, “You want your landscape to look like a well-designed bookshelf, not spilled Legos.” So she plants in large groups and uses repetition to keep it simple and cohesive. Too many different varieties can make a small space feel cluttered and overwhelming. Instead, stick to a mix of complementary foliage textures and a simple color palette to achieve a balanced look.
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