3 tips to create beautiful garden in a small space
What do your tabletops, mantles, and staircases all have in common? They’re all covered in plants! So much so, that you’re probably running out of room to add more to your collection. I mean, who can blame you? One can simply never have enough greens around to freshen up a space.
Take it from me — one who has plants in every nook and cranny possible. You’ll find yourself hard-pressed to find a non-plant-occupied room if you ever come over. But from one true plant lover to another, we can both appreciate the need for innovative plant storage ideas. Thankfully, there are numerous seeds of inspiration out there to get creative and add more nature to your home without having to sacrifice your own livelihood and sanity.
Ready to truly maximize a small space and liven up your home?
Then let’s get planting.
Think Vertical
When you think of arranging your plants, you’re probably always defaulting to a horizontal outlook. Your mantle alone is probably already proof of that type of thinking. (We see those plants crowded next to each other!) However, it’s time to stop limiting yourself to the horizontal. Instead, how about the vertical?
When you play around with such spaces, you can truly see the possibilities to expand on your collection. Take a vertical plant shelf for example. Instead of using it for its purpose as a leaning ladder shelf, you can place it over your door and add your plants to the pots. Boom! You’ve instantly added so much more “space” for plants by creatively utilizing your doors.
Simple DIY hanging planter might be perfect for your space if you have windows that get full sunlight throughout the day. Natural light is a great resource to grow healthy indoor plants, and it is one of the most essential things you can provide to prevent houseplant leaves from turning brown. Take a moment to reflect on other objects you could potentially use beyond their intended purpose!
Get Building
If you’re a true plant lover, you’ve probably dealt with the familiar scene — rows upon rows of small plants on your floors, windowsills, and shelves, just one precarious misstep away from being stomped on.
Though you might thrive in such a chaotic environment from time to time, it certainly isn’t any good for the greens in the long term. That’s why you should consider building your own custom plant shelf! It’s the perfect balance between an actual shelf and a table, which can fit in a small space and save you a ton of valuable floor area. Plus, by drilling holes that stagger along with the wood, you can hold numerous plants at the same time and view them individually, giving them each the attention they deserve. The more plants you desire to add, the more levels you can build on your shelf. It also helps you keep those toxic houseplants for dog away from their reach. How’s that for taking advantage of vertical space? (See the recurring theme here?)
Head Outdoors
If you’re incredibly serious about plants to the point where you’re the aspiring owner of hundreds, then you might want to expand beyond your home. Ever consider constructing your own greenhouse?
It’s an entirely doable thing, and even a very enjoyable passion project if you make it one. The next time you’re trying to relocate or move, you can take advantage of any old garage or storage spaces on the property that needs renovation. It’s the perfect opportunity to transform those run-down spaces into a beautiful small botanical garden. Be resourceful and utilize any recycled materials such as windows and doors in your local area to spruce up those spaces. Before you know it, you’ll have a beautiful new home for your plants and a gorgeous backyard retreat you can enjoy at any time.
