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When it comes to great gardens, size backyards to determine ideal plants, undesirable walls, fences or utility
doesn’t matter. Beautiful gardens or choose containers large enough boxes. Adding natural beauty to a
can be created on small patios, to handle a plant’s roots. Small pots balcony or porch can transform it
porches, balconies or yards. It just restrict roots and dry out quickly. into an attractive retreat.
takes a little design know-how.
Figure out the water source, too. A choose proper plants
Follow these guidelines for exciting nearby spigot is ideal, but a large Small gardens require balance, so
small-space gardens. watering can doubles as a decorative select plants in proportion to space.
element when not in use. Start small by choosing a few plant
know your space varieties and two to three colors. Too
Measure the space physically and Decide the garden’s purpose. Some much diversity makes small spaces
know your growing conditions. small gardens are perfect for growing look cluttered. if necessary, fi ll out
Consider the amount of sun the space vegetables and herbs, while others the space later on.
receives. Check the soil in small may be used to cover up visually
Give the garden variety and depth by
using different textures and shapes.
Plants with long-lasting color, great
foliage and long blooming seasons
are ideal.
8 THE GARDEN PLACE
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