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Build an arched trellis
handmade farmhouse 2
Consider raised beds
Designer Trapped 3
use terracotta pots
Jane Merritt/The House That Lars Built
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Four
make a sun catcher
Make it lively 5
make a wheelbarrow garden
Sergio Amiti // Getty Images 6
Reusing vinyl rain gutters
Pretty in the Pines
If you're short on backyard space, hang planters full of flowers on your porch. White vinyl gutters and approximately 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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use plant supports
tilly design
Metal supports will help your crops grow taller and straighter. Keep your plants off the ground, giving them better access to sunlight while adding visual interest to your small garden.
Purchase plant support
8
incorporate a small pond
Dora // Getty Images
Reserve space for a small fish pond surrounded by natural flagstones and fill the area with lush bushes and flowers. You'll probably want to start with a pond liner, but keep in mind that you'll need a variety of items (like a pond pump and filter) to keep your fish alive.
9
Organize with plant markers
tater tots and jello
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Choose a sunny setup
Tilly11's Cody Coleman
Transform your side yard
Lars' house 12
Make the most of small spaces
Julia Bondar // Getty Images
If you only have a small patio, bring some life to the space with potted plants and hanging vines. The end result is incredibly attractive!
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Add artificial turf stepping stones
sugar & cross
You may not have a huge lawn, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a little grass, even if it's artificial grass. These artificial grass stepping stones are inexpensive and can be made by yourself.
Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth »
14
Grow a grid green wall
Are you obsessed with lattices? To add an unexpected touch to your garden, make a pattern the basis of a green wall.
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wind chime accent
Christian Durocher
Instantly enhance a small garden space with a beautiful aviary wind chime, as designer Kate Anne does here. Not only will it attract birds to your garden, but it will also create soothing sounds in the process.
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16
fill the tray with plants
buff strickland
This metal table, originally intended for serving drinks, now fills the patio with Irish moss and succulents.
17
grow a cocktail garden
inspired by charm
You guessed it! A cocktail garden is a designated space for growing ingredients for delicious drinks. Consume herbs such as mint, basil, and sage, as well as fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, cherries, and peppers.
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm »
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Set up a gardening station
helen norman
Create a dedicated area for potting and trimming outdoor plants. The best part? This table is made from some galvanized barrels and an old wooden door.
buy galvanized barrel
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build a pallet garden
buff strickland
Attach clay pots to pallets with nails and stainless steel cable ties to turn your rosemary and basil into a living art display that's always ready to go. Space out the pots so that the plants have room to grow.
buy a pot
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Fill your pergola with greenery
Elke Borkowski; GAP Photography/Elle
Grow your garden vertically by trailing plants along the side of a pergola, fence, or outdoor wall. English ivy, pothos, and Russian vine are some great choices.
Alyssa Gautieri (girlfriend) is Good Housekeeping's deputy lifestyle editor, covering all aspects of home and interior design. She joined GH in 2022 before joining BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries, in addition to creating product copy for her brands such as ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine, LODGING He has contributed to publications such as Magazine.
Monique Valeris is Good Housekeeping's home design director, overseeing the brand's home décor range across print and digital. Before joining GH in 2020, she served as a digital editor at Elle Decor. In her current role, she includes writing a monthly column, “What's in Your Cart,'' where she explores everything from design trends to home tours to lifestyle product recommendations.
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