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Small garden landscaping – ideas and tips to optimize it

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Landscaping your garden is very important if you want to beautify the space in front of or behind the house. If you live in a big city, it is very likely that you have a small garden. And that’s another reason to want to decorate it!

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In principle, thesmall garden layout is not so difficult. You can use plants, moss, flowers and garden accessories unless you know how to optimize the space. Let’s take a look at this in a little more detail and look at solutions to develop and beautify a small outdoor space!

Small garden layout idea

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Thesmall garden layout requires so much effort if it is more than a large garden. For starters, you would need a garden plan to organize and optimize the outdoor space. Of course, this design stage can go through a landscaping professional. But it is also a task that you can do yourself if you have some time and patience.

The small garden layout starts with a choice of space organization

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The stage of the small garden layout that affects the organization of the outdoor space can take place in many different ways. If we decided to make this step alone, we will probably start with a garden plan that fits our desires. For that, we have various options. For example, one could examine images of mini gardens and identify one that could serve as a model.
Small garden corner decoration
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Another good idea at this stage of outdoor landscaping: select an exterior decor style and let yourself be guided by it. Some types of gardens are characterized by the existence of several indispensable elements. This is the case, for example, Zen garden and those of Japanese style. The same goes for aquatic gardens. You can read more about all these outdoor deco styles in our gardens section.
Mini garden – outdoor decoration idea
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Selecting a deco style will give you the ability to spot essential components for your outdoor space. These are things you want to see in your garden and should be incorporated into your plan.

Set up a small garden on a specific site

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In some cases, the small garden layout is a challenge not only because of the limited area but also for reasons related to the land itself. This is especially the case for terraced and sloping gardens. Those in this situation will need to find an outdoor plan that is compatible with the specific type of terrain.

Aquatic basin and small garden design

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Otherwise, there are simple rules that you can exploit. For example, start by thinking about how you will use the garden all year long. Where does the sun fall during the day? The answer to this question could determine the layout of the relaxation area and the plants you will choose.
Outdoor decoration of small garden
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Also think about what you want to keep in your garden design (if you are doing a makeover project). There are probably also elements that you want to add to it. Draw a diagram that takes into account!

Provide a garden fence or breeze view that protects the privacy of the outdoor area

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Setting up a small garden also means making sure you have enough privacy in your outdoor area. Mini outdoor in the city and those too close to the street or a neighboring house need appropriate protection measures. Decorated garden fence, living plant hedge, breeze … these are some of the options available to you.

Idea landscaping garden small space

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The choice of the means of protection is a point entirely for you to decide. In order not to make a mistake on this plan, we will think first and foremost about the efforts we are willing to invest in this element of outdoor space. If you are not ready to dedicate a lot of time to living plants, the garden hedge is probably not the best solution for you.
Garden decoration with plant wall
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Conversely, if you like DIY and manual activities, you can even make your own breeze or garden fence. Wood palisades and braided breeze projects can be a good option for your outdoors.
How to decorate a small garden fence
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Small gardens do not always have enough space. The addition of a fence or other similar structure in a very small exterior may reinforce the sense of confinement. To remedy this problem, we do not deprive ourselves of a garden fence; instead, we opt for a clever decoration of the latter. Climbers are installed to create a green space. And, to improve the brightness and the feeling of space, we opt for a wall mirror!

Create a comfortable space with a small garden terrace

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Having a small garden does not mean that we should deprive ourselves of all the pleasures reserved for owners of a larger green zone. If you like to spend a lot of time outdoors, you can simply create a small terrace throughout your garden.
Garden terrace of mini garden
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As for the small garden terrace, we will enjoy a more pleasant and cooler outside in the summer thanks to a wooden decking. Favor a durable wood cladding that is resistant to weather conditions in the open air. It will be a larger investment at the time of purchase but its life will be much greater. And it will be much simpler to maintain!
Small garden layout with bar
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Whether urban or rural, small terraces are much more pleasant when they can accommodate friends! The small space should not prevent you from making an ideal outdoor project for parties with friends. Be clever and favor space-saving solutions, like the bar.
Summer kitchen and small terrace dining area
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Another beautiful idea of ​​small terrace layout, the summer kitchen will undoubtedly seduce the passionate of the culinary art. As modern home appliances are perfectly adapted to small areas, we take the opportunity to create a practical and comfortable kitchen. Think of the possibilities of organizing this part around a barbecue or a pizza oven. Without neglecting the outdoor dining area, mandatory to enjoy your delicious dishes in the open!

Garden furniture ideas for a small, comfortable space

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Any well-landscaped outdoor area needs a garden lounge or an outdoor dining area. But, like small apartments, the limited surface gardens inevitably suffer from lack of space problems. To remedy this, we opt for furniture that consumes little space. The round table is ideal for this purpose. It occupies less space than a rectangular piece of furniture and can accommodate more people than a classic square table.
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Foldable garden furniture is another solution to consider. Pick up several folding chairs that you can pull out when needed. But be careful, having clever furniture does not mean neglecting the aesthetic aspect of the garden. Opt for chairs and a wooden table. As for coatings, invest in a sustainable type of wood; it will be cheaper in the long run.
Cheap decoration for outdoor small space
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Finally, remember that the design of the small garden must be in accordance with the house and meet the needs of people who will use the garden. Here are some beautiful pictures of small decorated urban gardens:

Outdoor landscaping and interesting small garden decoration – our suggestions in pictures

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Mini terrace and boho decoration
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Outdoor space saving furniture
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Outdoor lounge chair on casters
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Small garden design in front
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Small garden landscaping in front of the house
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Deco idea of ​​small outdoor front garden with succulents, flowers and cacti
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Small entrance garden: deco and lighting illuminate the driveway leading to the house
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Mini outdoor garden: how to arrange it in a functional and pretty way
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Decorative ideas from patit landscaped garden of small outdoor area: photo with lawn and green plants
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Small space garden deco detail: idea for a modern alley with pebbles and concrete slabs
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Simple garden decoration
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Modern design garden
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Small water garden
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Corner furniture relaxing in a small garden
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Garden decorated with pebbles
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