LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS


Small is beautiful


With an increasing value being placed on outdoor spaces, Ronan O’Dowd of Acheson & Glover shares his top tips on how to make the most of a small garden


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he Covid-19 pandemic brought a new appreciation for our outdoor space, as we sought solace in getting outside and enjoying our gardens. They were no longer the lonely location of a sporadic BBQ on those rare sightings of sun but instead, with travel restricted, they became our own private sanctuary. Small gardens have their own advantages; they are low-maintenance and also provide great opportunities to be creative, with even the smallest additions having a dramatic effect. They can be daunting, but with the right design and applying some tips and tricks, it doesn’t have to be limiting. Whether you have a petite patio, tiny terrace or a small garden, you can transform the tiniest plot into the ultimate outdoor retreat.


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The first thing to do is think about what you need from your garden and then how you can include those elements. Do you want to create a space for sitting outside on sunny days? Or perhaps you would like to use it to become more self- sufficient with vegetable plots and lots of plants, or your aim may be to have your city plot looking like a country garden. Once you have an idea of what you want from your garden you can then start to plan.


LEVEL UP


Shine a spotlight on your garden with the addition of levels to add perspective. Adding a sunken area or ledges will open up the space and give you extra room. You can also create extra surface area for pots by putting up some shelves – giving more room at ground level. Be mindful of


the weight though as not all fences will be able to hold them – we recommend mounting shelves onto brick where possible. Adding a mirror panel is a great way to add light into a garden and will also give the illusion of space.


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Use vertical wall space to create a living wall,


allowing even the smallest of spaces to flourish


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