Gardening has become a very fashionable activity. However, we do not always have the space we need to plant our flower beds and create our vegetable garden, especially when we are in an urban area. Fortunately, there are tips.
The urban vegetable plot is one of the most effective solutions for growing your plants and vegetables in a small garden, on a terrace or a balcony. As it is small and therefore not bulky, it can fit perfectly into all small gardens. On the market, you will find raised or free-standing vegetable beds that allow you to work on the space gained below. Wooden models with casters remain the most popular. The material is natural and harmonizes very well with the environment. The wheels will allow you to move your vegetable patch according to your moods and desires.
A good way to overcome the lack of space is to gain height. Translation:to plant vertically. At the level of the railings, install suspensions, planters, vases, bags or pockets of flowers and other original containers. Attention, be sure to fix them as solidly as possible so that they resist the winds and thus avoid possible accidents. Also think about a good watering system. A trick to save space is to install the containers in tiers. Note that you do not always have to buy new ones. Recycling will do just fine. Reuse tin cans to plant thyme, oregano, basil, mint and other condiments. The bricks of cut fruit juice or milk can be used to plant carrots or radishes.
Creating several levels in your small garden will make it seem more spacious. You will have to use tricks to obtain the desired result. The technique consists of setting up many corners by playing on the levels. Install a planting area, a standing planter, a raised terrace to accommodate a relaxation area or a small living room… There is no shortage of ideas. But it is advisable to clearly delimit each space to increase the volume in the garden.
As in the house, using the mirrors in the garden to give the impression of a more spacious place also works. You can put them at the level of the separations or the reeds and obtain a striking trompe-l'oeil effect. If possible, at the bottom of the garden, build a false stone wall on which you will install the accessory. You will be amazed with the result. Also remember to select the right fixtures which play a crucial role in increasing volumes. The lamps are placed in particular at ground level in order to better sublimate the places.
Accumulate flowers, shrubs and other plants so that they are present in abundance. This is not a problem even if you have a small garden. You just have to squeeze them together to give the impression of a teeming flower bed. But be careful to organize the plantations well. The ideal is to arrange the large shrubs in the back and the flowers and small plants in front.
