Where to Find Small Backyard Landscaping Ideas

A small backyard can become a beautiful space that is easy to plan and maintain.

A small space can actually be a benefit when it comes to landscaping. Maintenance will be more manageable and the cost of materials will be less. Consider container gardening to bring plants indoors and outdoors for variety. Incorporate ideas to maximize the space and create an outdoor comfort zone. Does this Spark an idea?

Nursery Professionals

Visit smaller plant and garden nurseries. Describe your backyard space to professionals. They will often be extremely helpful, available and knowledgeable to provide guidance in selecting appropriate plants and flowers for a small space. Share pictures and magazine clippings to also help describe the look you're after.

Online

Take time to go online and research pictures and images for small space landscaping ideas. Print pictures of designs and features you like. Take them with you when you purchase flowers and landscaping materials to help the salesperson get an idea of what you're striving to achieve.

Model Homes

Take a weekend to visit models for townhomes and homes with a small lot for ideas and inspiration. Take photos and notes. Keep a folder of your ideas, make a layout of flowers, planters and areas and create your own version, look and design for your backyard landscaping project.

References

• Plant Care: Backyard Landscaping
• Better Homes and Garden: Container Gardening Basics
• Backyard Landscaping Idea: How to Decide on Backyard Idea
• Yahoo Images: Small Backyard Landscaping Ideas

Resources

• Read this Article in UK English