Ideas for a tiny garden
12 years ago
We are downsizing from a 4 bed detached house to a 4 bed townhouse. We are going from a big garden to a tiny one ( although we will have a large park right opposite). Any ideas as to what we can do with this garden? My husbands hobbies are golf and and cooking but he hates gardening so it would have to be something that requires the minimum of effort. He has already decided to replace the lawn with artificial turf and the rest of the garden is up to me!
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Comments (17)We have a large front garden yes - but wouldn't really sit out there. Patio slabs can stay but happy to move/re-do its not huge area so not ££. We are going to move the bins down the side - its hard as that is our drive so there is not alot of room. But deciding to sacrifice drive for more garden as I love a garden even if it is a small space! sounds good like the idea of raised decking was thinking about that to add interest / might make it look bigger. If it helps pic of site plan you can see what I mean re garden, shed and where parking is! We are number 12...See MoreTiny narrow front garden
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Comments (14)I love the 'where do you keep your elbows' conundrum. ^^ It was great to see your layout because it was what I was thinking to try and reclaim some of the hall space. Danielle also captured the idea of switching the bathroom and the kitchen extremely well - and I really think this works too. I realise though that moving the door to the garden will involve a new set of stairs down to the garden - a big change, but perhaps minimises the changes to the internal walls as a balance. Jonathan's idea is also very creative - I had never even thought of this possible configuration. I realise as I am seeing these ideas that I'm more willing to give up some of the larger bedroom space as well, even if it off-sets the fireplace, to keep the idea of the wood burning stove as the heart of the flat. It may be that we are a small family of 3 and I'm thinking of this apartment as a family space, rather than for sharers. For sharers, maximum bedroom space is probably ideal... but for a family, at least in our case, we don't need much bedroom space. Also wondering about making the large bedroom smaller - to the edge of the fireplace to increase the bathroom. And moving the kitchen to the main living space... but not sure if this is overthinking things. And maybe Danielle above is the simplest option, even with replacing the stairs.......See More- 12 years ago
- PRO12 years agolast modified: 12 years agoI have been trying to find a link I posted a while back for another dilemma about playing with perspective in a garden. The other thought I had would be for you to purchase from The Plastic People a wall of mirrored perspex to visually double your garden space. It is not that expensive, but will bring in more light and open up your triangle in an interesting way. (Boy would I love to do this garden!)This is the idea I am thinking about - it looks lovely in the summer and gorgeous in the winter.
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12 years agolast modified: 12 years agoRemove the fence in the front, add tiles so you can sit on the ledge. Add a border of rosemary (makes a nice smelling hedge!) or lavender, some bulbs inbetween (iris, tulip). Rhodondendron, for it stays green in winter. Maybe a climber on the fence in the back. Either true grass or fake, because it makes a nice patch to sit on a lounge pillow in summer and it's perfect for a small dog to play on. I hope you like the idea.
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12 years agolast modified: 12 years agoSome inspiration:
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12 years agolast modified: 12 years agoMore inspiration photos for you (UK gardens).
You obviously don't have the space for any of those, but you can borrow design elements - a smaller turf circle, or a triangular pergola at the back, triangular or semicircle raised beds, etc.
Also, have a look at this ideabook: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/12-ways-to-make-better-use-of-yard-corners-stsetivw-vs~5319158
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12 years agoI think a circular area of lawn or turf (your choice) in the front with screening plants or raised beds along the walls. I'd plant a small flowering tree in that back corner to disguise the awkward shape and perhaps some trellises with climbing plants along the fence. Play with the triangular shape and perspective like they did in this garden pictured:
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12 years agoDefinitely add seating and a fire pit, or something useable in the garden. Otherwise it will end up a dead space that no-one ever ventures into. Enhance the angular shape by making use of diagonally placed rectangles (this will make the garden seem longer).
The patio lights idea is great, they always make a space look more inviting.
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12 years agoLooking at your picture I felt that I was taken back to my childhood , we had a court yard and steps going into the garden too:) my father planted everything there from Leeks,to Peonies and roses on the front edge, then there were a couple rows of strawberries and Rhubarb and there was even a narrow trail of crushed stones to walk all around the perimeter and a Lilac shrub at the end on it yard . Yes it takes a lot of work ,but if you can do it its rewarding , .I just took pictures from our after the rain front lawn ,its postage stamp size , here it is .
12 years ago- 12 years agoTry flowers that stay compact and don't take too much space...eg charlies speedwell, which is a creeper, versus flax, which needs more room.
- 12 years agoJust thought I'd add a photo to show what I have done to my new garden. We have had the artificial grass put down which we are thrilled with.
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PRO12 years agoA water fountain might help beautify your small garden. Check out more at http://www.soothingcompany.com/water-fountains/outdoor-fountains.html
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PRO11 years agoHi,
You still have a nice amount of room to work with!
Have you thought about implementing any garden lighting? The steps could benefit from some ground lights, for basic visibility at night time. There's also other options for garden lighting such as spike lights, bollards or even a wall light beside the steps.
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Given that you have a park near your home in the city and a small courtyard, I would suggest to choose a metropolitan-industrial style. A couple of chairs with a table to have breakfast on sunny days or have a summer dinners. Using planters and lights to make an unique outdoor space. These are just few options from our wide outdoor range.
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Here are a few ideas. Is it an option to level out the two tiers?
Could use astro turf rather than grass or do without as the last picture demonstrates.
Would like to see the finished look you go for!
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