Let’s face it, most of us do not have the huge backyards we see on TV and even if we did, unless you have a serious green thumb, what you’re capable of doing yourself is less ambitious than the fantasy gardens in most magazines. We connect with Americans by showing practical garden ideas people can do on normal size lots. Compact living quarters and a not-so-big yard? No matter! You can maximize your space and enjoy the great outdoors even in the smallest of spaces, thanks to Small Space Garden Ideas magazine. In this issue you will discover how to plan, arrange, and create an outdoor space that’s as big as your heart, with plenty of room for entertaining, growing your own food, and enjoying the pleasures of nature—even in the modest confines of an urban courtyard or small suburban plot. Find out how best to create privacy, design a comfy sitting area for six or more guests, and add color and focal points that make your small space as beautiful as it is functional. Nor do we exclude those with more space - we show how to use the ideas in this magazine to landscape and uplift a practical amount of your back yard with lots of creative DIY projects ensure that your outdoor living area is always delightful!
Best-Laid Plans • Before you pick up the shovel, lay down some ideas on paper. With careful assessment and proper planting, you’ll be sure to make the most of every square inch of your outdoor space.
LAY OF THE (Little) Land • Prior to digging in, take note of your surroundings to maximize the possibilities.
STRAIGHT & narrow • With a little imagination, you can turn a tapered space into something that appears voluminous and vast.
REAL GARDENS Have Curves • To add visual interest and make the most out of tight spots, color outside of the lines.
LET THERE Be Light • Got a tiny tract that’s a little on the dark side? These easy tricks and picks promise to brighten things up.
HOT Spots • Looking for a little relief from the sun on your patch of paradise? Here, a few stylish solutions that will throw some shade your way.
PAY Dirt • When your outdoor area is more concrete than cultivated, it’s time to get creative about softening those hard edges and bringing a little life to the patio party.
Small-Scale Solutions • What you lack in space, you more than make up for in options. Pretty up the plainest plot with these spot-on ideas.
HIGH Heights • Transform your plain old flat plain into a multilevel playing field.
IN GOOD Taste • You don’t need farm-level acreage to grow fresh produce and tasty herbs! Just carve out a little room on the patio or yard, and you’ll have food, glorious food, in no time.
GREAT Lengths • Achieve just-right heights with a beautiful array of smaller trees that will fit perfectly into a compact space.
SOCIAL Climbers • Whether it’s the elegance of English ivy or the bold color of flowering clematis, there’s no better way to add verve than with a vine.
LITTLE PLANTS WITH A Big Yield • Play with scale in your outdoor wonderland by bringing in some full-frontal foliage.
HUE’S The Boss • Maximize your color options even when space is limited.
LOOK TO the Nooks • With a little ingenuity and a few well-placed vessels, you can carve out a thriving container garden in surprising spots.
THE Right Mix • Maximize every inch of your vessels by planting an array of stars and supporting players via the time-honored thriller, spiller, filler container combo.
Think Little • Take your cues from these clever homeowners, who are enjoying the greatest rewards in the least amount of space.
A Narrow ESCAPE • A garden designer got down to the business of creating a lush, over-the-top entertaining space on his not-so-large plot.
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