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Small Garden Ideas

Planting in decorative pots and planters can really help get the most from a small garden. The pots prevent the plants from growing too large and they can be easily moved around - great if the sun moves around your garden through the day.

Container plants are also ideal for rented property as there's no need to dig up the garden to take them with you when you move :o)

There are also optical illusions to make a small garden feel bigger and Greenfingers have some ingenious mirrors that can look like a window or even a gate for a more spacious feel!

For more ideas for small gardens, check out the advice and lovely photos from our members on this page and feel to join and ask your question if you have specific needs.


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Gardeners' thoughts

Hi everyone I am back

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I have had so much go wrong lately but never mind i am back now. I thought you might like to see my little garden and my...

17 comments

cmsue

19 May, 2013
Cmsue

Have a look round.

Archway

Hi all. Well our little space seems to be shaping up quite well, so I thought I would share an update and a few pics. Its...

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dirtyred

11 May, 2013
Dirtyred

Bridgemere birthday purchases!:)

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So, with today being my 50th birthday, off I went to Bridgemere Garden World armed with £40s worth of gift vouchers. It...

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louisa15

8 May, 2013
Louisa15

March records - main blog

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Weekend pictures as I changed things around-new beans area for mother, and new path :) need this to see how things grow with...

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paulspond

5 Mar, 2013
Paulspond

Front Garden - The Soil Arrives ...

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Yesterday I had the delivery of soil for my front garden :o) .... 1 & a half tons lol It came in 2 bags, and was lifted...

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hywel

15 Nov, 2012
Hywel

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Questions & advice on small garden ideas

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I have a very small garden

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gerry555

10 Dec, 2010
Gerry555

Hello everyone

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edpires021062

20 Dec, 2009
Edpires021062

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