Gardening without a Garden

A collection of fantastic small outdoor spaces which have been transformed into mini oasis to inspire you to maximise your balcony or courtyard.

Emma
16 September 2015

Not everyone has a garden and for those who don't, it doesn't mean you can't be a gardener. Maximising any outdoor space you have, by using pots, shelves, hanging baskets and a little bit of creativity can bring great rewards. Here are 12 fantastic examples of small spaces used to the fullest!

 

1. This shop display show cases the use of shelves, hanging wall plants and a mirror to give the illusion of more space.

Inspiration for balcony, courtyard and small space gardening.
2. Hanging baskets and pots attached to the railings make great use of space on this balcony.
Inspiration for balcony, courtyard and small space gardening.
3. Reusing a bookshelf as a plant pot holder is a great use of space.
Inspiration for balcony, courtyard and small space gardening.
4. By maximising the wall space there is enough room for outdoor seating.
Inspiration for balcony, courtyard and small space gardening.
5. This rustic old ladder doubles as a shelving unit.
Inspiration for balcony, courtyard and small space gardening.
6. Tall plants in narrow beds and the large mirror stop this space from feeling like a box.
Inspiration for balcony, courtyard and small space gardening.
7. The raised flower bed behind the seating is a great idea.
Inspiration for balcony, courtyard and small space gardening.
8. Using every available inch for plant pots makes this balcony feel like the jungle!
Inspiration for balcony, courtyard and small space gardening.
9. Pots, shelves and a climbing plant make this balcony feel like a gardeners heaven.
Inspiration for balcony, courtyard and small space gardening.
10. Even just a few pots of plants can transform a small space.
Inspiration for balcony, courtyard and small space gardening.
11. This balcony has it all shelving, hanging, pots and vertical planting.
Inspiration for balcony, courtyard and small space gardening.
12. The floor merging into the wall provides a great space for the orchids.
Inspiration for balcony, courtyard and small space gardening.

 

There you have it some fantastic imaginative uses of small spaces. There really is something for everyone and even if you don't have a balcony or courtyard you can use some of these ideas indoors. Don't forget to check out blog Pot Plants for some great easy to care for plants that are happy to live in pots.

Happy Gardening!



Comments (1)

Inspired!

Even in my huge garden there are small spaces that I can improve thanks to this post! Thank you Hoselink for going beyond the expected and nurturing a plant and garden filled world! It helps make our homes a little greener and the world more welcoming! Here's to 'green living"!
, 15 November 2016