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Just because you have a small garden space doesn’t mean that you cannot enjoy it. Knowing how to manage and get the most out of your garden even if it is very small are definitely a learnable skill and the following 6 tips will help you get there faster;
- Choose Small Garden Friendly Furniture
Limited space doesn’t mean you can’t sit out and enjoy your garden. The best way to go around this problem is to purchase folding furniture that can easily be stored somewhere else and taken out when you need to take in the sun or just enjoy your plants and flowers. There are a lot of furniture companies that specialize in making furniture for small spaces. One of the best is French company, Fermob which makes some of the most stylish metal bistro tables and lounge chairs anywhere in the world.
- Plant Climbers
If you want a wider variety of plants in your garden but you just don’t have the space, you might want to consider growing climbers instead. Climbers are not just good to look at but can also give a feeling of containment in a small garden. And if you think that climbers will not add color to your garden, you will be pleasantly surprised to find that there are a lot of varieties of climber jasmine and honeysuckle that will add both color and scent to your garden.
- Grow Dwarf Fruit Trees
If you want to plant something more practical, you will be pleased to know that there are a lot of varieties of patio fruit trees that don’t need too much space to grow. These dwarf plants will grow quite capably in a large pot and you could easily grow apples, cherries, pears and plums in a very small space. And the whole process of planting these dwarf varieties can be very easy with the right tools since you don’t really need to prepare all the soil in the garden.
- Consider Using Pots
A small garden will be easier to manage if you can grow your plants in pots. When well arranged, these pots can even further add to the appeal of the garden. To achieve this, it is advisable to use larger pots as opposed to smaller pots which may end up being messy. You can also use these pots to decorate the garden by choosing to use different materials.
- Make Wildlife Feel Welcome
Do everything that you can to attract wildlife like birds, bees and butterflies to your garden. The presence of wild flowers will attract bees and butterflies. To keep them coming back, ensure that you stop using chemical insecticides that can repel these pollinators. Also, consider having a bird feeder and ad a bird bath to attract birds. Your small garden will look livelier with wildlife in it and their activities will help you maintain healthier flowers and plants.
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