Flowers and plants bring beauty to every space they occupy, be it big or small, outdoors or indoors. But beyond its aesthetic value, the gardening it can be calming and teach responsibility, while the plants themselves purify the air and raise vibrations.
Given the benefits of the practice, it should not be limited to large outdoor spaces and large greenhouses. With that in mind, House Beautiful has separated 18 small garden ideas that anyone can try, including bringing green indoors if you don’t have a backyard or porch to explore. Prepare flower boxes on the windows, hanging plants, small vegetable gardens and much more:
1/18 Make it multifunctional – If you can’t dedicate your entire garden to flowers and flowers only, make it multifunctional. This terrace, for example, is a dining space, a romantic place to relax and a garden at the same time. (Studio Ashby/Disclosure)
2/18 Grow your own herbs – create a fresh herb garden with a wooden board, glass jars and clamps. Or plant them on the terrace or balcony if your space allows. (Fantastic Frank/Disclosure)
3/18 Beautify something old – don’t throw it away yet. Use an old chest of drawers to create a multi-level planter. Or use an old bathtub, wheelbarrow, or side table to set up a different potted plant on a balcony or small porch. (House Beautiful/Disclosure)
4/18 Start with a terrarium – Large plants can sometimes make a bold statement, but small terrariums, like this one in a geometric vase, add unique appeal to diminutive spaces. It can also serve as a vertical garden if you can hang it up. (Nicole Franzen/Disclosure)
5/18 Transform Environments – Turn every little unused space in your backyard into a gardening opportunity. It won’t take up much space, but it makes a big difference. Take, for example, these flower beds at the edge of the stairs. (Annie Schlechter/Disclosure)
6/18 Landscaping the driveway wisely – just because your driveway isn’t big enough for a lavish garden doesn’t mean you can’t introduce a splash of greenery. With the right landscaping, a few narrow trees, a planter, and a few small topiaries, the room will look like a Zen garden. (Felix Forest/Disclosure)
7/18 Take advantage of sunny rooms – if you don’t have any extra outdoor space for a garden, take advantage of the sunny area inside your home. A large succulent will make you feel like you are in a desert oasis. A fig tree, too, is always a good idea. (Nicole Franzen/Disclosure)
8/18 Transform the porch – now is the time to let your indoor plant-dad shine. If you don’t have the space for a full roof garden, your balcony is a great alternative. (Fantastic Frank/Disclosure)
9/18 Use your windows – have a super small balcony? Line everything with pots and plants to make the street-level view a little prettier. (Nicole Franzen/Disclosure)
10/18 Bet on the vertical – exchange the horizontal space for the space on the walls. This lush vertical garden worked thanks to a few simple ingredients, but it makes the entire space feel like a veritable minimalist jungle. (Nicole Franzen/Disclosure)
11/18 Bring rooms to life – a few flower pots and rocking chairs will make a small patio feel like your own secret garden. (Annie Schlechter/Disclosure)
12/18 Explore your windows – a window box is a traditional choice for herbs or flowers. Balcony flowers like these made the whole neighborhood more beautiful. Furthermore, they can be even more impressive than a ground-level alternative, as the vertical perspective brings an interesting and unexpected dimension. (Nicole Franzen/Disclosure)
13/18 Grow fresh produce – there’s nothing quite like cooking with your own freshly picked produce. If you have a roof, consider creating your own garden in the environment. There is even the possibility of buying a small plot of land in your local community garden. (Ngoc Minh Ngo/Disclosure)
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15/18 Hang them high – hanging your plants as wall decor will transform any porch or interior. It is the perfect solution for a home without a garden. (Nicole Franzen/Disclosure)
16/18 Choose a flower – to give your small garden a consistent aesthetic, choose a type of flower. Limiting yourself to one species saves you yard work in the long run. These English grandifloras, for example, are sweet and romantic and an option for their cultivation. (House Beautiful/Disclosure)
17/18 Transform a garage or attic – an unused warehouse-like space can become a makeshift greenhouse. Who needs an outdoor garden when you can have your own workshop? (Nicole Franzen/Disclosure/2LG Studio)
18/18 Pave the way – think of your garden as an organized procession. Stone steps will add structure to your outdoor space and lead your guests in the right direction, no matter how big or small your garden is. (Jason Norris/Disclosure)
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