Ethan Farmer
1. Consider plants that don’t take up much room. Some plants simply grow into bigger adult plants than others. Take care to note growing sizes and even the planting specifics of the plants you choose. Consider plants that grow upward or tall instead of plants that bush out or spread. These will fare better in a smaller space. Some ideal plants that are known for height include iris, red hot poker, and daylilies.
2. Grow vertically. When you have limited space, plant flowers and vegetables that can grow upward. Use trellises to help you achieve this successfully. A few plants that will do well on trellises and growing vertically include peas, cucumbers, clematis, assorted ivy, and morning glory.
3. Find plants that make great companions. Choose plants that partner well together and can even encourage the growth of each other. By planting these plants together you can have greater success and make the most of your space. Plants that partner well together include beans and peas, cucumber and lettuce, peppers and onions, and rosemary and sage. You will find herbs do well with most pairings in general, and can even naturally deter pests.
4. Get creative with plant arrangement. The way you arrange your plants can help your space look and feel bigger. Try using tiered plant stands to stack pots upwards. You can also use hanging baskets to make the most of any ceiling space capable of holding them. Don’t rely on just the patio or lawn space, but utilize containers and even window boxes to create more growing areas.
5. Stay clear of knick knacks and décor. While garden décor is cute, it takes up a lot of space. Keep the clutter to a minimum and your space will feel bigger. If you want to add garden décor, use colorful plant stakes that you can place directly into the pots. Or, use colorful plant markers so your décor is practical and pretty.
6. Give priority to vegetable and herb plants. If working with limited space, give priority to plants that can offer you produce. Your vegetable and herb plants will give you a finished product you can cook with, while most flowers generally won’t. This way, your garden is as practical as possible and is able to offer something back from the space it uses. Cherry tomatoes, string beans, dill, rosemary, basil, and jalepeno peppers can all grow well in small spaces and containers.
2. Grow vertically. When you have limited space, plant flowers and vegetables that can grow upward. Use trellises to help you achieve this successfully. A few plants that will do well on trellises and growing vertically include peas, cucumbers, clematis, assorted ivy, and morning glory.
3. Find plants that make great companions. Choose plants that partner well together and can even encourage the growth of each other. By planting these plants together you can have greater success and make the most of your space. Plants that partner well together include beans and peas, cucumber and lettuce, peppers and onions, and rosemary and sage. You will find herbs do well with most pairings in general, and can even naturally deter pests.
4. Get creative with plant arrangement. The way you arrange your plants can help your space look and feel bigger. Try using tiered plant stands to stack pots upwards. You can also use hanging baskets to make the most of any ceiling space capable of holding them. Don’t rely on just the patio or lawn space, but utilize containers and even window boxes to create more growing areas.
5. Stay clear of knick knacks and décor. While garden décor is cute, it takes up a lot of space. Keep the clutter to a minimum and your space will feel bigger. If you want to add garden décor, use colorful plant stakes that you can place directly into the pots. Or, use colorful plant markers so your décor is practical and pretty.
6. Give priority to vegetable and herb plants. If working with limited space, give priority to plants that can offer you produce. Your vegetable and herb plants will give you a finished product you can cook with, while most flowers generally won’t. This way, your garden is as practical as possible and is able to offer something back from the space it uses. Cherry tomatoes, string beans, dill, rosemary, basil, and jalepeno peppers can all grow well in small spaces and containers.
