Landscaping Ideas for a Small Area

The right landscaping idea or advice can basically make or break a house’s ambience and initial impression. Owners of smaller homes in particular may have some difficulty expressing what they want when it comes to the looks of their lawn or yard due to the constraints of the space. The perceived lack of space should not daunt the home owner because there are many different ways to utilize the area without sacrificing too much on ideas and aesthetics.

Flower Beds and Boxes
Small yards should not limit the beauty of the home. One can use plant boxes or raised flower beds to make the yard more attractive and more colorful. The reason behind the utilization of borders is due to the fact that plants and flowers planted at foot level may suffer from being trampled. Differentiating between the footpath and the bed helps to remind people that they should not step on the plants and flowers in the area. Landscaping ideas for this not only focus on raised beds and plants boxes but also bring to light the beauty of border plants and small fences.

A line of fist sized rocks, or bigger, can help to remind people they need to stay off the plants. Small wooden stakes can also serve as a sort of picket fence that can appear rustic. Another way to emphasize the path is to actually use flagstones which are a sure indication that these are where the home owner wants the people e to step on when they are in the garden. The pathway can be made of large flat rocks that may be a square foot or larger. They can also be a batch of flat bricks that are put together to make shapes. Pavers can also serve to be an attractive foot path. On the other hand, both the bricks and pavers can serve as low walls to protect the plants and flowers.

Rock Gardens
A rock garden can also be a creative alternative to plants and flowers. This also needs little maintenance and may be especially useful for the busy home owner. Landscaping a garden of this sort may be dependent on the owner’s creative impulses. If the homeowner lacks this, then he or she can copy from magazines and the internet. Smaller, low maintenance plants can also be integrated into the rock garden but these should be slow to grow and not tower too much. Sand, a solid color, preferably can be the base for this type of landscaping idea. If the owner prefers small pebbles, then these can also be used.

Water Fixtures
These kinds of fixtures come in all shapes and sizes. Smaller gardens will benefit from waterfalls that originate from the wall. This may need the input and services of a plumber especially the installation. Fountains or bird bath structures are also attractive to different animals and insects that can add to the beauty of the area. Aquatic plants and small fish can be integrated into the waterfalls or small pond.