Even if you don't have room for flower beds or a traditional garden, there are plenty of garden ideas for patio spaces you can use. You can make the most of even a tiny patio by using the right decor and plant choices to save space.
If you're stuck trying to design your garden patio, here are some great ideas to get you started:
Give your outdoor living space a little TLC
Healthy plants are beautiful plants, so make sure you're taking proper care of your garden space. Group plants with similar care needs, like sunlight or water, together for easier maintenance and more naturally happy greenery. Prune or pinch faded blooms or leggy stems to promote new, abundant growth and keep your patio garden thriving.
Turn it into a tropical oasis
Who wouldn't want their own tropical getaway in their own backyard? Use the tropics as your inspiration. Create a luxurious and relaxing patio garden with statement plants and a water feature. Banana plants make an excellent choice for adding instant tropical flair to an outdoor space, and a shaded waterfall will promote relaxation.
Utilize pots in a small garden for themed inspiration
If you're working with a small garden space, you can use plant pots to create interest and impact while saving space. Try using potted plants in matching containers. If you have existing pots, give them a fresh coat of paint to create a theme for your small space. Add some decorative accents to enhance the aesthetic and add personal flair.
Add a gallery wall made from living plants
A vertical garden is one of the best small garden ideas for patios with limited space. By mixing different sized planters and plant varieties, you can make a gallery-style living wall even in the smallest spaces. For extra functionality, include herbs and other edible plants.
Hanging planters are another favorite option for small garden designs, whether they're on a wall or overhead. If you have a covered patio, add hooks and chic macramé hangers to surround yourself with green foliage - all without taking up floor space.
It might seem difficult to garden in a small space. However, these ideas should help you get inspired to create the perfect patio garden of your very own.
About the Author
Carolyn Andrews
Carolyn Andrews has over 30 years licensed Brokerage experience in both California and Colorado. Born in England, Carolyn moved to California in 1980, then relocated to Denver, Colorado in 1991. Carolyn has also received recognition for Top Sales at RE/MAX Alliance Aurora in 2007-2008 and is a member of the RE/MAX Hall of Fame & Chairman’s Club, as well as a recipient of the ReMax Lifetime Achievement Award. Carolyn has sold over 2000 homes personally in her career. Carolyn has been actively involved in many aspects of the Real Estate business including investment property, luxury homes, mountain resort property, skiin/ski out, REO/default management, loss mitigation, valuations, and disposition. She has been a speaker and panelist at several conferences and has been consulted on many occasions by various organizations in the REO/financial industries for her expertise and served on many boards. She has attended numerous ongoing classes to stay abreast of changes in the ever-evolving Real Estate industry. She is the prior State Director for Colorado for VAREP(Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals). She is a member of 3 boards of Realtors including Metro Denver, Colorado Springs and Summit County mountain areas. She heads up The Andrews Group and is or has been an active member of NAR, CAR,REOMAC, CIPS, CRS, AREAA, NAPW, NAHREP, and is an original member of the ELITEReal Estate network. She was ranked #1 for most homes sold in Denver 2007 by Denver Board of Realtors, #2 for 2008, and #2 for 2009, #5 in 2010 and #4 in 2011 and has been consistently in the top 10 ever since. Carolyn Andrews has been a top rated Endorsed Local Provider for the Dave Ramsey Organization and also a Top Producing agent for 2018 for the Homelight Company.
