Even if you don’t have a lot of space to work
with, your little piece of Grand Junction real estate can look fabulous. Of
course you’ll have to make the most of what you have, and you won’t have quite
the flexibility as someone who has all kinds of room to play in and make
mistakes with, but it’s do-able.
First, you’ll want to think about what you
want for your yard. Then switch focus and decide what you can take off your
“want” list, because you can bet you’ve got too much there. Decide what you can
live without, and just work with your “must haves.”
Remember that when you’re making your list of
shrubs and plants, that they’re going to grow. That cute little juniper you saw
in a pot at your favorite garden center could end up taking over the entire
yard. Fortunately for small-space gardeners, many plants come in dwarf
varieties.
Ideally, you’ll want a mix of flowers and
shrubs, and perhaps a tree or two. If you can work it in, water features are very
popular, and come in a wide range of DIY sizes. If you can, you might want to
go with a multi-level approach, creating terraced beds – this is a fabulous way
to make the most of your small space.
If you’re a frustrated farmer, you could
incorporate vegetables and herbs into your space. Here again, raised beds can
be your best friends, with trellises running a close second. A word of warning
on the herbs, though – some varieties can be very hard to get rid of if you
change your mind. Mint, for example, is very invasive and will take over your
entire garden if you let it.
Whatever you decide to grow, do your research
and draw up a plan. Attractive landscaping, even in a small space, can be a
great feature if you’re selling your home, and of course a source of quiet
enjoyment to you if you’re not.
Sources:
http://www.superpages.com/supertips/landscaping-ideas-for-small-yards.html
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