Landscaping for Small Spaces
Landscaping for small spaces takes a different approach from that used in large yards. Incorporate raised beds and container gardens, and apply color theory to make small spaces seem larger. When landscaping for small spaces, derive maximal impact out of each landscape element, using eye-catching elements like water features.
How to Build Raised Beds
If you landscape in a small space, any flower bed you install in the ground is likely to face stiff competition -- especially from feet, if you have kids in the yard! If fencing isn't the answer, you can get your plants somewhat out of harm's way with raised beds, thereby improving their chance of survival. Learn how to build raised beds in this tutorial, with pictures.
If you landscape in a small space, any flower bed you install in the ground is likely to face stiff competition -- especially from feet, if you have kids in the yard! If fencing isn't the answer, you can get your plants somewhat out of harm's way with raised beds, thereby improving their chance of survival. Learn how to build raised beds in this tutorial, with pictures.
Landscaping for Small Spaces: Building Raised Beds
A less orthodox raised bed than in the above entry, wheels can be attached to this one to make the unit portable. When landscaping for small spaces, it's tough to extend "out," so extend "up" by building wooden raised beds that are like benches. Building raised beds of this sort means less bending over, too, and gives you storage space underneath -- important when landscaping for small spaces.
A less orthodox raised bed than in the above entry, wheels can be attached to this one to make the unit portable. When landscaping for small spaces, it's tough to extend "out," so extend "up" by building wooden raised beds that are like benches. Building raised beds of this sort means less bending over, too, and gives you storage space underneath -- important when landscaping for small spaces.
Color in Landscape Design
This article provides an introduction to the application of color theory in landscaping, as well as links to flower photos showing specific landscape plants, grouped by color. Find out how to change the "feel" of a yard by the judicious use of color. That includes advice on how to make a small space look bigger. The flower photos will give you ideas for your own color schemes.
This article provides an introduction to the application of color theory in landscaping, as well as links to flower photos showing specific landscape plants, grouped by color. Find out how to change the "feel" of a yard by the judicious use of color. That includes advice on how to make a small space look bigger. The flower photos will give you ideas for your own color schemes.
How to Build Simple Fountains for Your Water Gardens
Using cheap materials you can build a low-maintenance water fountain for your water garden. This step-by-step tutorial is designed for the beginner in do-it-yourself artifical ponds. The soothing gurgling of such water features is ideal for patio and backyard relaxation and for contemplative gardens.
Using cheap materials you can build a low-maintenance water fountain for your water garden. This step-by-step tutorial is designed for the beginner in do-it-yourself artifical ponds. The soothing gurgling of such water features is ideal for patio and backyard relaxation and for contemplative gardens.
Garden Fountains
This do-it-yourself tutorial centers around the use of high-quality ceramic planters that function as decorative water garden fountains. Such ceramic planters can be expensive but are just as suitable for small yards as the inexpensive fountains discussed in the link above.
This do-it-yourself tutorial centers around the use of high-quality ceramic planters that function as decorative water garden fountains. Such ceramic planters can be expensive but are just as suitable for small yards as the inexpensive fountains discussed in the link above.
Rock Gardens for Small Spaces-- Tutorial, With Pictures
This tutorial illustrates how you can install rock gardens that work in small spaces. The look of rock gardens is enhanced if attention is paid to color choices. Consequently, I also discuss the rationale behind the color scheme I used for my own rock garden project in some detail.
This tutorial illustrates how you can install rock gardens that work in small spaces. The look of rock gardens is enhanced if attention is paid to color choices. Consequently, I also discuss the rationale behind the color scheme I used for my own rock garden project in some detail.
How to Build Waterfalls
Building waterfalls is a step up in complexity from building ponds. It is a two-step process, involving the construction of a pond to catch the water and the cascading structure itself (the "waterfall"). This project focuses on inexpensive waterfalls suitable for landscaping in small spaces.
Building waterfalls is a step up in complexity from building ponds. It is a two-step process, involving the construction of a pond to catch the water and the cascading structure itself (the "waterfall"). This project focuses on inexpensive waterfalls suitable for landscaping in small spaces.
Decorate for Summer Outdoor Living
Having a small yard keeps you from implementing the more grandiose landscape schemes you've contemplated, but it's no reason not to enjoy outdoor living to its fullest! Some of you "may want to create a room outside," says Coral Nafie, "and the newest products for outdoor living can help you do that at a minimal cost." Read the full article from About's Interior Decorating Guide for more.
Having a small yard keeps you from implementing the more grandiose landscape schemes you've contemplated, but it's no reason not to enjoy outdoor living to its fullest! Some of you "may want to create a room outside," says Coral Nafie, "and the newest products for outdoor living can help you do that at a minimal cost." Read the full article from About's Interior Decorating Guide for more.