While designing small area gardens does have some of its own special challenges, the opportunity for creativity is multiplied within these small spaces. It is possible to create more atmosphere and impact with less.
And while most people do a great job of creating beautiful gardens within confined areas, balconies, rooftops, and courtyards, the greatest challenge is still in making small gardens feel larger than they really are.
Because most small gardens are surrounded by boundaries, vertical surfaces, and can generally be viewed in a single glance, they have a tendency to feel confined, boxed in, and…small. So some designers use a few techniques and tricks to create an illusion of more space. Try one or more of these ideas if youre challenged by a confined area.
Screen unsightly boundaries and hard vertical surfaces with plants or structures. Not only does this hide the element, but can also create the illusion that theres more beyond and not just your neighbors wall or yard. Try to hide obvious boundaries.
If your garden is confined by walls, the color of your walls can actually have some impact on how spacious your garden feels. Darker...
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