Creating the garden of your dreams can be a challenge, especially when you are so limited in space. With our tiny garden ideas, your garden dreams will come true! Whether you have an apartment balcony, a tiny patio, or just a small area in your backyard, we will show you different ways to make the most out of your outdoor space.
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 become my favorite part of the backyard and we always visit it for fresh herbs when we cook.
In this blog post, we will show you all about tiny garden ideas! From tiny garden ideas for small spaces to miniature garden ideas, we have something that will work for you. We will tell you exactly what plants you should plant in your small area both indoors and outdoors to create the garden of your dreams.
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How to make a small beautiful garden?
Here are some tips to make a small beautiful garden:
- Utilize your vertical space
- Plant a variety of plants
- Use small pots and containers
- Add decorative accents
- Upkeep your garden by pruning and watering your plants
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Best Tiny Garden Ideas
Now, let’s dive into the best tiny garden ideas that you can copy for your space!
1. Tiny Garden Ideas For Small Spaces
Use your small space to its full potential by making a tiny garden design that will fit perfectly in your 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 in their own customized tiered garden container.
TIP: Be sure to consider the amount of sunlight that your plants will be getting in the tiny garden.
2. Vertical Garden
Vertical garden ladders are one of the best ways to create a tiny garden without taking up too much of your yard space. Vertical gardens are also great because they can actually help you organize different types of plants by creating different levels for them.
By separating your plants into their own 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
Turn an old wooden pallet into a vertical garden where you can grow herbs, flowers, or succulents in a cute, organized, and eco friendly way.
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 of your outdoor balcony 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. Make your garden larger by utilizing your fence for extra planting space. Hang an arrangement of seasonal flowers along your fence for a beautiful tiny garden area.
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6. DIY Tiered Planter
Create your very own DIY Tiered Strawberry Planter to start your very own 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 and containers everywhere.
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7. Create a Vertical Garden
When it comes to tiny garden, using your vertical space is key. Start a miniature garden with pocket planters that will allow you to grow a variety of herbs, flowers, and small vegetables without taking up any 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 just one area.
TIP: Be sure to drill holes on the bottom of each pot to allow water to drain through them.
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9. Start a Vertical Vegetable Garden
Encourage vertical growth in your tiny garden by installing trellises for your climbing plants like jasmine, morning glories, or even fruits.
Tomatoes are a great plant to grow in a pot because they can easily be trained to grow vertically, 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 railings. 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 is a great way to bring in some color and also add a decorative element to your outdoor space.
11. Tiny Indoor Herb Garden Idea
Tiny gardens don’t just have to be inside, create your own tiny indoor herb garden in your kitchen, living room, or any 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 they 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 need 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
Don’t forget that you can 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 going up the stairs of your front porch . TIP: 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 by buy a kitchen tray and filling 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.
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17. Raised Garden Bed
Choose raised planters to plant your favorite flowers and plants for a stylish and space saving tiny garden idea. You can 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 near your garden. Not only does this provide extra seating to entertain guests, it also is a great way to admire and observe your garden while enjoying a cup of coffee every morning.
19. Mason Jar Herb Garden
You don’t need much to start a tiny garden, simply take some mason jars that you have laying around from old crafts to begin. With some soil, your favorite seeds and cute labels, you can design your own tiny garden on a budget.
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