Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Backyard Garden Ideas

By Rosemary Coble


Ideas for small backyard patios are endless! Don't be discouraged if your backyard is tiny and you think it cannot accommodate a hard surface seating area. A patio can be constructed in a corner with ease. Just think about how nice it would be to escape to an outdoor oasis in your own backyard.

If you're like most folks in urban areas, you're probably working with just 100 square feet or even less. That small size may rule out hedge mazes and topiary menageries, but it still leaves you with plenty of room for creativity.

Going Up! If your small backyard doesn't provide the space to expand outward, try expanding upward. Vertical landscaping lets you make use of your yard's vertical space, giving you a way to fit in your favorite flowers, ornamentals and even vegetables. Placing your plants on the vertical plane is also handy if you dislike bending or kneeling to tend low-growing plants.

Tiered potted plant stands and hangers make it easy to get started gardening upward. For more vertical options, try installing a trellis against a sunny wall, an arch or arbor over your entryway, or a pergola over your seating area. A bench with a trellis on each side or arch arcing over the seat does double duty to provide a rest stop and space for more plants. These benches works especially well for aromatic plants, bringing the plant close to nose level, where it's easier to enjoy.

They're a great idea if you've got limited space as they grow in small pots and are never placed in the ground as that wouldn't keep them small, instead they would grow into full-fledged trees.

Small patio ideas are numerous! There are many things you can do with a small backyard.

For more detailed small patio ideas visit Small Backyard Patio. A great resource with step by step instructions and many patio ideas for small backyards.

Michael Aral invites you to get more detailed tips on small backyard landscaping at Backyard-Landscaping-Ideas.com. Learn how to create a beautiful landscaping design in a small space, get ideas for plants that don't need lots of room, and discover where to get plenty of landscaping pictures and photos.




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