Creating the garden of your dreams can be a challenge, especially when you are limited on space. With our tiny garden ideas, your garden dreams will come true! Whether you have an apartment balcony, a compact patio, or just a small area in your backyard, there are endless possibilities to creating a stunning tiny garden.
As the proud owner a small vegetable garden that I created in my raised garden bed, I am so excited to share some tips with you for creating a tiny garden area. I have a small backyard and ran out of space to create a vegetable garden area until I came up with creating a tiny garden on my patio. My tiny vegetable garden has quickly my favorite part of the backyard and we always visit it for fresh herbs when we cook.
In this blog post, we will prove to you that size should never limit your green ambitions! In the world of gardening, even the tiniest spaces can blossom into vibrant havens of natural beauty. Keep reading to see tiny garden ideas for small spaces, tiny garden inspiration and tiny garden ideas for apartments that will transform your space. We will tell you exactly what plants you should plant in your small area both indoors and outdoors.
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Best Tiny Garden Ideas
1. Tiny Garden Ideas For Small Spaces
Utilize your small space to its full potential by creating a tiny garden design that will fit perfectly in a tight area. We love this tiny garden idea for apartments or balconies that have a small amount of space. Plant your favorite succulents, vegetables, and flowers to create your own cozy corner garden.
TIP: Be sure to consider the amount of sunlight that your plants will be getting in the tiny garden.
2. Vertical Garden
Vertical ladder gardens are one of the best ways to create a tiny garden without taking up too much of your outdoor space. Vertical gardens also help you compartmentalize different plants by creating different levels for them. By separating your plants into individual levels, it will keep your tiny garden looking organized and neat. We suggest creating a tiny vegetable garden or herb garden on your garden ladder because these plants don’t require too much space.
BEST SMALL VEGETABLES TO GROW IN SMALL SPACES:
- Basil
- Carrots
- Lettuce
- Baby Belle Peppers
- Radishes
- Green Onions
- Herbs
- Chard
- Pole Beans
3. Pallet Garden Idea
Transform a wooden pallet into a vertical garden, perfect for growing herbs, flowers, or succulents in a stylish and sustainable manner. Not only is this an eco friendly tiny garden idea, it is a unique way to keep your tiny garden organized too.
BEST HERBS TO GROW OUTSIDE IN SMALL SPACES:
- Parsley
- Peppermint
- Sweetmint
- Sage
- Basil
- Rosemary
- Thyme
- Cilantro
- Lavender
- Chives
4. Tiny Garden Ideas For Apartments
If you live in an apartment and only have a balcony to create your dream tiny garden, consider starting a vertical garden from your balconies ceiling. Drill ceiling garden hooks from the ceiling and string lightweight pots through your string to achieve this look.
5. Garden Against Your Fence
How adorable is this tiny garden idea if you have a small backyard to create a garden in. Expand your garden by utilizing your fence for extra planting space. Hang an arrangement of seasonal flowers along your fence for a beautiful tiny garden area.
6. DIY Tiered Planter
Create your very own DIY Tiered Strawberry Planter to start your a delicious strawberry garden. A tiered planter is ideal for small spaces because you can create multiple levels of gardening space which will help eliminate the need for extra pots everywhere.
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7. Create a Vertical Garden
Utilize vertical space with pocket planters, allowing you to grow a variety of herbs, flowers, and small vegetables without taking up precious floor space.
8. Stacked Garden Idea
Stack three pots on top of one another to create this unique and space saving stacked garden idea. We love this tiny garden idea because it allows you to grow three different types of plants in one area.
TIP: Be sure to drill holes on the bottom of each pot to allow water to drain through them.
9. Start a Vertical Vegetable Garden
Encourage vertical growth by installing trellises for climbing plants like jasmine, morning glories, or even fruits. Tomatoes are a great plant to grow in a pots because they can easily be trained to grow vertically. Tomatoes adapt to fit the size of their environment and are a great beginner plant if you are just getting into gardening.
TIP: Use a tomato cage to help support your plant while it grows. Secure thick vines to the cage with a twist tie or string.
10. Hang Tiny Planters
Hang tiny planters against your fence, patio walls or your balconies walls. This is the best tiny garden idea if you live in a city with no grass or soil on the ground. Adding greenery to your backyard with no grass it a great way to bring in some color and also add decor to your outdoor space.
11. Tiny Indoor Herb Garden Idea
Create your own tiny indoor herb garden in your kitchen, living room or window sill. Grow herbs in unique mason jars, large coffee mugs or antique ceramic pots for a unique and eclectic look.
BEST HERBS TO GROW INDOORS:
- CHIVES
- ROSEMARY
- BASIL
- MINT
- SAGE
- OREGANO
- LEMON BALM
- PARSLEY
- THYME
TIP: Be sure to plant each herb in its own pot to provide the optimal climate for it to grow.
12. Tiny Backyard Garden Area
Dedicate an area of your small backyard for a beautiful garden filled with bushes, flowers and trees. We love this small backyard idea because it is completely surrounded by plants along the entire perimeter, essentially making the entire backyard a large garden.
13. Tiny Succulent Garden
Create your own tiny succulent garden as part of the decor in your home. Succulents are a great tiny garden plant because they can grow in conditions with minimal water and also don’t take up too much space. You can start a tiny succulent garden in any part of your house or apartment because some succulents don’t require any sunlight.
BEST SUCCULENTS TO GROW INSIDE YOUR HOME:
- Burro’s Tail
- Hens-and-Chicks
- Aloe Vera
- Jade Plant
- Ponytail Palm
- Panda Plant
- Zebra Haworthia
- White Fairy Washboard
- Snake Plant
14. Create A Garden in Pots
Use your front porch steps or patio areas of your home to start your own tiny garden. You can easily start your own tiny garden with three pots assembled on your deck’s steps. Be sure to research the size the plant will mature to so that you can ensure the plant has the space to grow properly.
15. Balcony Greenhouse Idea
This is one of our favorite tiny garden ideas! This mini greenhouse can work in any area of your home! Whether you have an apartment balcony or a small section of your backyards patio, this garden idea is the perfect space saving environment for your plants.
BEST PLANTS TO GROW IN GREENHOUSES:
- Cabbage
- Leaks
- Cauliflower
- Lettuce
- Onions
- Broccoli
- Peppers
16. Tiny Indoor Herb Garden
Start your own tiny garden on your kitchen countertop. Buy a tiered kitchen tray and fill it with tiny pots full of your favorite herbs. If you love to cook with fresh ingredients or just want to add some greenery to your kitchen, this tiny garden idea is for you.
17. Raised Garden Bed
Opt for tiered plant stands to display an array of plants, providing a dynamic visual without taking up excessive space. Plant your favorite flowers on the top and use the bottom of your planter to store gardening tools when they are not in use.
18. Tiny Garden Idea With Seating
Incorporate seating into your tiny garden area by adding compact patio furniture or a small patio set. Not only does this provide extra seating to entertain, it also is a great way to admire and observe your garden while enjoying a cup of coffee.
19. Mason Jar Herb Garden
Start a tiny garden with mason jars you have laying around from old crafts. With some soil, your favorite seeds and cute labels, you can design your own tiny garden on a budget.
With these 19 creative garden ideas, you have the inspiration to transform your small area into a green haven bursting with charm and personality. Embrace the possibilities, experiment with different elements, and watch as your tiny garden becomes a testament to the boundless beauty that can be achieved, no matter the size of your space. Happy gardening!
This blog post was all about tiny garden ideas.
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