Here are eight pretty Ideas for small gardens updated for 2021. When you have a small garden, it’s important to have a welcoming entrance, special elements such as container plants and interesting features with water or fire, and a sense of peace.
1. Ornamental Plants in Pots
2. Espalier vines with different designs
And notice the terracotta planters with carved boxwood.
This is an apple tree in one of my favorite gardens.
Diamond and criss-cross patterns.
4. Using Varying Shades of Green
Love all the shades of green and how the boulders line the steps.
5. Bird Baths, Fountains, and Water Features
This is my friend, Debbie’s small patio with a zinc fountain.
We had this antique French trough made into a fountain with a trellis.
Our former neighbor has a birdhouse feature with a small fountain of birds spitting into the water at the base. So charming!
6. Pops of Color
7. Charming Gates
JoAnn and Larry have great curb appeal here (can you spot Chief)?
8. Outdoor Fireplaces or Fire Pits
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I wish it wasn’t so darn hot in Georgia in the summer…..I totally lose interest in my yard by June first…..You must miss that pretty yard!
This was such a pretty post bursting with great ideas! The best of the bunch was your fabulous trough fountain. I do love Debby’s outdoor room and that great one from the garden tour as well. Lots to pin here!!
Wonderful inspiration for a small garden . . . I’ve pinned all the gates as ideas for Snowberry. I see Chief! He’s such a lovely guest and well traveled dog! xo
POTS POTS and MORE POTS!IT does add that Provencal Feel.As I was cruising through I kept hoping I would see a House I recognized!I do believe I have seen the latticework of greenery its on the SUOD Side correct?Well, on the STRADA( how I loved those as a child!I grew up spending my vacations on LIDO ISLE as my AUNT lived there at 618 Via Lido Nord but my cousin SOLD it and they ripped it all DOWN and built Two duplexes I think!She was across from the BAY CLUB.Once I tried to swim that Channel!I think I turned around!)on the SOUD Side ?I have VERY FOND MEMORIES of the beach at GENOA too.Love the fountains and the whole AMBIANCE!A great place for CHIEF to WALK!I think YOU covered it!
XX
Thanks, Elizabeth. I miss Lido.
This is soo beautiful! THANK YOU SO MUCH. AND I LOVE THE PICTURE OF YOUR DOG ‘HITTING THE BOTTLE’, HEHE, SHOWS YOU ARE FUNNY AND PERSONABLE. GOD BLESS, BETH
Thanks, Beth!
Very Nice work Mary Ann!
I am glad I stumbled upon your site.
Mitch
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Beautiful and interesting in everything you shared. I love the pops of pink and the diamonds and squares. The lovely gates were impressive.
Hugs, Jeanne
You have beautiful gardens. I really love the trellis on the wall. Blessings, Debbie
Bonjour!
What lovely little gardens! Very inspiring, thank you for posting.Come check us out sometime
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-Jessica & Holly
Those are beautiful, Mary Ann! Enjoyed that post.
Trish
I totally feel guilty that I did not get around to planting anything this year….now it is just too hot and I might as well wait until fall. All of those small gardens are so beautiful!
So many fantastic ideas~ you have a gorgeous home & garden – adoring that unique outdoor bird cage! Thanks for linking up to Cottage Flora Thursday's! xoox, tracie
I'm visiting from Cottage Flora Thursdays, and your pics are gorgeous!
Jeanni
beautiful garden!!! what is the name of the vine you used for the criss-cross design on the blank wall?? I think I might attempt this and want to make sure to get the right variety! thanks!
What a lovely tour. You showed great control, I would have been tempted to peek in closer.
Every corner was just perfect, Thanks for sharing.
So gorgeous!
I love all of this….from the cement pots on pea gravel, to the gates, the porch open air window and then seeing it shuttered. Love the diamond criss- cross patterns…I think I need to incorporate this in my garden, after all it is our last name. What a pretty walk!
Beautiful garden ideas. A unique gate really sets off a garden. Love the examples. I do succulents in pots too, they last forever and don't need the everyday watering most potted plants do. Have a great July 4th!
Thanks so much for including me on your blog roll.
What lovely gardens! Those pots look wonderful! Have a gorgeous weekend, Kellie xx
What lovely images proving small gardens can make a big statement. Beautiful
These gardens are exquisite! Thanks so much for sharing them! What a tremendous blessing to be surrounded by such beauty!
Gorgeous! I am crazy for espaliered trees and diamond shaped vines on the walls. Your garden is breathtaking. Love every little inch!
Found you this evening through Debra's linky party. I am your newest follower.
Alison
Great tips for a small garden! Your garden is lovely. I am visiting from Cottage Flora Thursday, and I am your newest follower.
Oh, YES!!! I love it all. Those French Provencal pots are the best.
I hope you & your family have a wonderful 4th of July weekend.
Hugs,
Marie
h, the perfection possible in a small garden. As I get ready to play "Billie goat" on my hillside- my envy of your excellence shall be my companion today):- .
I love beautiful gardens so much!! Love this post!
Charming indeed.
Hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday.
Alright now I'm motivated.
Lisa
Gorgeous!!! Love the diamond/criss-cross patterns on walls. So pretty. Also the pop of color like hot pink. What a pretty walk to take with your pup!
Happy 4th Mary Ann!
I've always wanted some sort of white gate…there is just something so welcoming about them. Thanks for sharing your walk! Have a great July 4th weekend!
Love accompanying you on your walk!! I love so many of these wonderful ideas. I just adore gates so that is one of my favorites. We have an espaliered pear tree that actually bore fruit last year but is not doing so well any more.I love how groomed everything is – just lovely!!
What a lovely tour! Thank you, truly.
I might have to come back and tour again lol.
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first time visitor from fishtail cottage
So so gorgeous. Inspirational!
I totally agree with all these great suggestions!
Happy 4th!
Brenda
What amazing gardens! I especially love the diamond shaped vines, the soft pink climbing roses, and the formal boxwood hedges. You live in a beautiful neighborhood!
I really enjoyed the stroll along with you! So many beautiful vignettes and garden ideas. A joy stopping by to visit with you!
Kindly, Lorraine
You've really made the most of your garden. I love the old pots filled with succulents.
Love the arbour; love anything that climbs, too!
S
xo
What a pretty walk! Love your vintage pots! And the gates!!
Love the gardening ideas, specially the pots and pea gravel, thank you for sharing your walk with us. Love your blog, new follower!
Have a beautiful day!
XXX Ido
The gardens, espaliers and gates in particular, are amazing… what a beautiful place to call home1 Larry
This is y ideal kind of garden! I love gardens but I'm freak out about bugs! I have almost 2 acres here and a huge garden and I also have garden snacks! yes, you heard me right! So, I'm always scared of doing anything here. We live by the river, only a block from the ocean and we have a huge forest beside us, so you can imagine the bugs! LOL
I'm taking a break this year since I'm pregnant. I don't want to be running and screaming every time I see something I'm scared of (yes, I do that! I'm sure one of my neighbors will put me on youtube one of these days). So, my husband is in charge… and the weeds too! 🙂
Wishing you a wonderful day!
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
Hi Mary Ann, Thank you for sharing your walk with Rocky at my party. The lido looks like such a beautiful place to live and the gardens are fabulous.
xo,
Sherry
What pretty pictures and lovely ideas! My favourite is your cement pots under your lemon tree. Very Provencial looking! Gorgeous. x Sharon
Dear Mary Ann,
Great post.
I love doors!
I'm going to take a guess and imagine that you do too.
I have a "Doors of Cape Cod" print framed
in my kitchen.
I would think that one exists for your Favorite Place as well. I know that you have many.
Best,
Coastal Blue Ocean
Your home is just gorgeous…love every single element but especially the criss cross/diamond patterns made of ivy and the antique planters. Stunning..thanks for sharing your gorgeous garden!
I am seriously jealous! Fruit trees, and such beautiful roses and succulents.
Thank you for sharing your walk with us.
We had boston terriers. Sweetest days ever.
Teresa
xoxo
Each photo was more beautiful than the last! Love those diamond trained vines. So elegant. Thanks for sharing such great eye candy.
Lovely, I need a Meyer lemon tree:)
This is beautiful!!!!
So different!
Smiles~
Cat
Great ideas and pictures! I love walking around Balboa looking at the jewel box gardens. Each one unique!
OMGoodness This is the first time I have seen a gate that looks like our gate LOVE IT
soooo cute Lovely post and fabulous walk
xxoo Pam
Mary Ann,
I feel refreshed after that inspriational walk and soon it will be time to celebrate again!
Bette
What fabulous inspiration here!
beautiful garden ideas. Love the diamond trellis and the cement pots! So pretty! I adore your lemon tree, the thought of having fresh lemons from my garden…I'd be in heaven!
I loved going on this walk with you!
We live on 12 acres – not huge by any means – but I love small gardens like this .They are just so cute! And creative.
Have a PRETTY day!
Kristin
Lovely walk – love all the inspirations – the espaliers are beautiful – I adore the pots! Great gardening inspirations!
Kathy
Beautiful garden ideas! I love the formality of the espalliered trees. Love the diamond trellis idea! So pretty! Thanks for sharing.
I think I need to live there, Mary Ann! At least come for a visit. You live in such a beautiful area. My little dogs would be in heaven too walking through your neighborhood. Who am I kidding, I'd be in heaven! I adore your aged pots under the lime tree. Picture perfect. xo
This are beautiful ideas for the garden and yard and I've been wanted to make a diamond trellis on our fence. I'm going to show my hubby your post and then maybe he'll do it for me!