{"id":28954,"date":"2021-01-19T11:11:02","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T09:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cornay.co.za\/wp\/2021\/01\/19\/10-garden-and-landscaping-tips-for-small-areas\/"},"modified":"2021-01-19T11:11:02","modified_gmt":"2021-01-19T09:11:02","slug":"10-garden-and-landscaping-tips-for-small-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cornay.co.za\/wp\/2021\/01\/19\/10-garden-and-landscaping-tips-for-small-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"10 garden and landscaping tips for small areas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you have a small garden or courtyard? There are plenty of strategies that you can use to spruce up your outdoor space. With some extra attention, you can create a comfortable outdoor area to enjoy during the warmer months. Find affordable pots, plants, and gardening equipment on Junk Mail today.<\/a><\/p>\n

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1. Stick to a single style and use the right landscaping materials <\/h2>\n

Know
\nwhat style you would like to incorporate and whether it will compliment your
\nhouse. Choose a maximum of three landscaping materials and use them
\nconsistently throughout your garden.
\nYou can match the landscaping materials to the materials your house is built
\nfrom. This will help make the space feel larger. <\/p>\n

2. Use large pots and avoid clutter <\/h2>\n

Invest in a few large pots and fill them with a variety of plants. If you have lots of small pots, it can make the area seem cluttered. Choose the same type of pots for a stylish look you\u2019ll love. By reducing the clutter in your outdoor area, it will make your garden seem bigger.<\/p>\n

3. Don\u2019t make use of too many colours <\/h2>\n

Using
\ntoo many colours in your garden
\nwill make the space feel cluttered. Use neutral colours with a few accent
\ncolours. This includes plants, furniture, walls, art, etc. Also, be consistent
\nwith the neutral colours you use. <\/p>\n

\n
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4. Add mirrors in your garden<\/h2>\n

Create
\na sense of spaciousness in your garden by adding mirrors. Not only do mirrors make your outdoor
\nspace appear bigger, but they also add interest to your garden. When properly positioned, they can
\nmaximise on the natural light. Position the mirrors so that they reflect your
\nplants, which are the most attractive aspect of your garden.<\/p>\n

5. Build a vertical garden<\/h2>\n

Working
\nin a confined space? A vertical garden is a simple solution to small outdoor spaces. You can
\nbuild your garden
\nup a wall, which creates an attractive feature, or build it on pallets so you
\nhave the ability to move them around. You can repurpose an old ladder to create
\nvertical shelving outdoors. Once you\u2019ve got the structure right, you can add
\nsmall pot plants and baskets to your vertical garden.<\/p>\n

\n
\"Vertical
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6. Vary the heights of your plants<\/h2>\n

Just
\nbecause you have a small garden,
\ndoesn\u2019t mean that you should only buy small plants. Add in taller plants and
\ndraw people\u2019s attention upwards. Creepers also give your garden a new dimension by
\ngrowing across arches and over walls. You can plant smaller trees that will
\ncreate a focal point, but not take up so much space that it will make the area
\nfeel smaller. <\/p>\n

7. Add blue plants to the borders<\/h2>\n

Plant
\nblue flowers at the edges of your outdoor area to create a sense of space. Blue
\nfades into the distance, similar to the horizon. Lavender and agapanthus are
\nthe perfect choices for this purpose. Avoid planting red flowers at the borders
\nas they have the opposite effect by appearing to be closer than they really
\nare. This tip will depend on the style you\u2019re going for and the colours you
\nwant to incorporate. <\/p>\n

\n
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Photo credit: Daria Nepriakhina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

8. Divide up your space<\/h2>\n

Dividing
\nup spaces gives your garden
\na cleaner look and focal points instead of letting everything flow into one
\narea. <\/p>\n

9. Combine storage and style<\/h2>\n

You
\ncan create stylish benches that serve as storing and seating space while still
\nsuiting the style of your garden.
\nYou can also decide on the dimensions and build it to suit your garden perfectly. <\/p>\n

10. Include a birdbath in your garden<\/h2>\n

A
\nbirdbath can be a nice accent to your garden, even if it\u2019s a small one, and it also serves
\na much bigger purpose. As humans, we tend to focus on what we like and want and
\nforget about nature. This addition is about sharing your beautiful garden with
\nbirds, bees, and other insects. It gives them the opportunity to drink water so
\nthat they can carry on with their day. You can use the birdbath as a focal
\npoint and even make it part of a water feature. <\/p>\n

\n
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Implement our tips and transform your small garden into a relaxing outdoor area where you can soak up the sunshine. Visit Junk Mail today to find affordable pots, plants, and gardening equipment.<\/a><\/p>\n

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