1
Build an Arched Trellis
Handmade Farmhouse
2
Consider Raised Beds
Designer Trapped
3
Use Terra-Cotta Pots
Jane Merritt/The House That Lars Built
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4
Craft a Sun Catcher
Crafting Cheerfully
5
Make a Wheelbarrow Garden
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6
Repurpose Vinyl Gutters
Pretty in the Pines
If you’re short on backyard space, hang flower-filled planters from the porch. White vinyl gutter and about 20 feet of nylon rope are the main components of this adorable hanging garden.
Get the tutorial at Pretty in the Pines »
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7
Use Plant Supports
Tilly Design
Help your crops grow taller and straighter with metal support stakes. Keep your plants off the ground and give them better access to sunlight, while also adding visual interest to your small garden.
SHOP PLANT SUPPORTS
8
Incorporate a Small Pond
dolah//Getty Images
Dedicate space for a small fish pond surrounded by natural paving stones, then fill in the area with lush bushes and flowers. You’ll likely want to start with a pond liner, but keep in mind you’ll need an array of items to keep fish alive (like a pond pump and filter).
9
Stay Organized With Plant Markers
Tater Tots and Jello
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13
Add Faux Grass Stepping Stones
Sugar & Cloth
You might not have a huge lawn, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a bit of grass — even if it’s faux. These faux grass stepping stones are inexpensive to make on your own.
Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth »
14
Grow a Lattice Green Wall
Obsessed with lattice? For an unexpected touch to your garden, let the pattern set the foundation for a green wall.
15
Accent With a Wind Chime
Christian Durocher
Instantly elevate a small garden space with a beautiful bird house wind chime, like designer Kate Anne does here. Not only will it draw birds to your yard, it’ll create a soothing sound in the process.
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16
Fill a Tray With Plants
Buff Strickland
This metal table, originally intended for serving drinks, now overflows with Irish moss and succulents on a patio.
17
Grow a Cocktail Garden
Inspired by Charm
You guessed it! A cocktail garden is a space designated to growing ingredients for delicious drinks. Go for herbs like mint, basil and sage, as well as fruits and veggies such as strawberries, cherries and peppers.
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm »
18
Set Up a Gardening Station
Helen Norman
Create a spot dedicated to potting and trimming your outdoor plants. The best part? This table is made from a few galvanized barrels and an old wooden door.
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19
Build a Pallet Garden
Buff Strickland
Attach clay pots to a pallet with nails and stainless steel cable ties for a living art display that keeps your rosemary and basil at the ready. Space out the pots so your plants have room to grow.
SHOP POTS
20
Fill a Pergola With Greens
Elke Borkowski; GAP Photos/El
Grow your garden vertically by trailing plants up the sides of a pergola, fence or outdoor wall. English ivy, pothos and Russian vines are a few great choices.
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
Monique Valeris is the home design director for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand’s home decorating coverage across print and digital. Prior to joining GH in 2020, she was the digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she explores everything from design trends and home tours to lifestyle product recommendations, including writing her monthly column, “What’s in My Cart.”
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