A mini garden encased in glass, a terrarium makes an eye-catching display and is the perfect choice if you lack space and time for a real garden. It is easy to look after, so even better if you lack a green thumb. ■ TIME IT RIGHT Plant in spring or summer when plants are actively […]
Category: Small Space. Garden Ideas
Colorful Salad Colander
Sow red and green leaf lettuce seeds in a vintage colander for a stunning effect inspired by patchwork. It makes an impressive display at dinner parties where guests can cut their own fresh salad leaves. TIME IT RIGHT Sow cut-and-come-again lettuce from spring to early fall and also through fall and into winter by using […]
Gourmet Microgreens
Make your own mini windowsill propagators with plastic cups and their domed lids, perfect for growing a collection of tasty, nutritious microgreens in the smallest of spaces. TIME IT RIGHT Seeds are best sown from early spring to early fall, when they will germinate quickly and you should be snipping leaves for salad in 1-2 […]
Tin Can Cacti Planters
For a taste of Mexico without leaving your garden, create a desert scene with architectural cacti and juicy succulents grouped together in bright food cans for an interesting table display. TIME IT RIGHT Best to plant at the start of the growing season from mid-spring. Plants will last 1-3 years before needing to be repotted, […]
MICRO GARDEN
Vertically Mounted Air Plant Canisters Great fun and simple to make, these planted canisters look like miniature desert landscapes and provide a novel means of decorating a wall, fence, or even your front door with some quirky living greenery. TIME IT RIGHT Late spring […]
Play Host to Wildlife
By selecting the right plants and creating habitats, even the smallest garden patch can become a special place for wildlife, attracting insects like bees, butterflies, and ladybugs that will also help you out by pollinating and keeping pests in check. And happily, insects seem to share our love of brightly colored flowers! Practical Checklist Before […]
Customize Your Containers
Make the most of terra-cotta pots by painting them in bright colors and decorating with prints and patterns. Or try making your own containers: drill a few drainage holes and all sorts of charming vintage objects can be used for growing plants; while wooden boxes can be given a contemporary makeover by covering them with […]
Garden in the Air
Look up! The space above your head doesn’t need to be bare, it can be transformed into a hanging garden. With the right plants and innovative airborne containers, you can plant ceilings, walls, railings, porches, and window frames with a whole range of flowering and edible plants, so that even the tiniest balcony or entrance […]
Maximizing Your Space
Even if your gardening space is tiny to nonexistent, you can still fill it with greenery and bring plants into your life. We’ve created over 40 inspiring and fun gardening projects that will add color, interest, and a “wow!” factor to your home, whether you have the tiniest courtyard, a balcony, or just an outside […]