Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Garden

This is a collaborative post but all thoughts and opinions are my own

If you have an outside space, then no matter what the size of it, you need to know how to make the most of it. If you have a lot of space then it can be quite easy to waste it and not make the most of it. But if you have a small space, then you could do much more with it if you plan things well. You might be someone who likes to grow some veggies in your outdoor space, or you might prefer it as a space to entertain and eat al fresco. You might be a nature lover. Whatever the space is and what you want to do with it, there are some things that you can do to make the most of what you have got. Here are some ideas to help.

Plant things you can’t buy easily

If you want to plant some herbs, fruits, or veggies, then it is a good idea to plant the things that aren’t readily available to buy. For example, if you have limited outdoor space, then it might be considered a bit of a waste to plant something like onions. These are cheap and readily available to buy. So instead, think about planting a few of the things from the ‘dirty dozen’ list, such as found here, https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/dirty-dozen/, that are much better to have fresh and organic. 

Use vertical space

If you don’t have much space in your garden, then why not ‘grow up’ and use the vertical space that you have to grow things or to plant flowers? You can save a lot of space by using the vertical space, and things like cucumbers, herbs, flowers, tomatoes, and melons all work well growing up. You can use fences or trellises, as well as specific planters for vertical growing. It can work as a way to give a little more privacy too. If it saves up floor space, then it can only be a good thing. 

Bring Nature In

If you want to get attract nature into your garden, then there are quite a few specific things that you can be doing. For example, a really simple thing to do is to make (or buy) some bird feeders. You could also plant some wildflowers or lavender to attract bees, and get a ‘bug hotel’ for the mini-beasts in your area. A pond can also be a good idea, even if you don’t put fish in. You could make it a bit of a water feature, using something like a pond pump like these ones, https://www.swelluk.com/pond/pond-pumps-62/. Having a pond can be a good way to attract other forms of nature into the garden, as well as fish if you wanted to get some and had a large enough pond for them.

Use containers

Container planting can be a great way to extend your garden space, especially if it is on the smaller side. It is just important to remember to keep them well-watered. Containers are a good idea for things that grow and grow, and could potentially take over your garden, like rosemary or strawberries.