Owning your own home is an impressive feat in and of itself, regardless of the size of your property. While many people take great pride in home ownership and calling a certain piece of land theirs, not everyone is fortunate enough to have a large backyard with which to do whatever they want. Urban and suburban gardens can only offer a limited amount of square footage, but that doesn’t mean you have to sell yourself short on landscaping design elements. All it takes is a little careful planning, special design elements, and extra finessing to make your small garden look and feel bigger than it actually is. Professional residential landscapers in Ontario can take one look at your outdoor space and transform it into your dream garden, no matter how big or small it is.
Keep reading to learn how the right residential garden installation project in Ontario can maximize your existing backyard space.
Make a Proper Plan That Prioritizes Your Wish List
Start by making a list of everything you want your garden to have including plants, aesthetic features, furniture, an outdoor kitchen, etc. Is your plan to create an outdoor Zen space that’s strictly for relaxing? Or, do you want to build an outdoor entertainment area where you and a few guests can enjoy some cocktails on the back patio surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful flowers? Or do you want a nice little vegetable garden where you can grow and harvest your own fresh produce? Whatever your gardening and outdoor space goals are, you need to start off with a cohesive plan that’s agreed upon by you and your fellow members of your household so that you can create a space that can be enjoyed by everyone.
Professional landscapers in Ontario will create a blueprint of your outdoor space and work within its boundaries and your wish list to add outdoor elements that enhance the natural beauty and functionality of your backyard.
Clean Up Your Outdoor Space
Before garden installation can begin, it’s important and necessary to completely clean up your outdoor space. Remove all thatch, dead or diseased plants, and sweep up your back patio if you have one. Dirt and clutter can make your already small outdoor space look and feel even more cramped. Plus, that kind of untidiness and disorganization can make you feel like you’re living in chaos, which increases stress levels needlessly. Purchase easy-to-clean and durable weather-resistant outdoor furniture for lounging or dining areas. Heavy-duty plastic or resin is usually the best way to go. Add some potted plants to spruce up your outdoor space if you don’t have a plot to plant them in the ground.
Introduce Different Levels and Design Layers
Elevation adds much-needed layering to your small garden that instantly draws the eyes upward, which creates elements of depth and makes the space feel a lot bigger than it is. You can introduce different levels and design layers to your miniscule outdoor space by incorporating tall planter boxes, a raised garden bed, and even planting tall trees around the back wall or fence. Different levels and design layers disrupt the space by adding levels of depth that create an optical illusion of sorts.
Place Mirrors Throughout the Space
If you have a small or irregularly designed outdoor space, then adding a few strategically placed mirrors throughout can amplify its aesthetic appeal and make it look bigger. Mirrors create a unique optical illusion that reflects and enhances the ambience and aesthetic of their environment. Just be sure to direct them away from any unattractive building features such as exposed pipework or garbage, recycling, and compost bins that you keep outside.
Use Containers in Small Spaces
When you don’t have enough room for garden beds, you can build makeshift raised garden beds by repurposing old plastic containers or recycling bins you no longer need for anything else. Potted plants are a great way to spruce up your space while also adding a nice aroma and a beautiful splash of colour. Most flowers will survive and thrive in repurposed makeshift containers as long as you take good care of them and follow all potting instructions. If you want to get really creative, you can even use an old ceramic teapot. Simply carve out drainage holes at the bottom, fill them with nutritious soil, and plant away!
Incorporate Different Garden Designs and Landscape Maintenance
Adding a variety of textures, colours, and patterns in your garden is a great way to accomplish visual interest without completely overwhelming the senses. Use small, understated decorative ceramic pieces, planters of varying sizes, different varieties of grass, and a mixture of hardscapes and softscapes to add more texture to your space. Every time people enter into your outdoor space, they should be able to discover new details that capture their attention.
Choose Furniture with an Open Pattern
Furniture should blend seamlessly into your outdoor space. Its main function is to provide a comfortable place to sit, eat, and socialize. Aside from that, your outdoor patio furniture should also add an element of your personal style without completely overpowering the entire space. Smaller outdoor spaces benefit greatly from clean looking understated furniture. Avoid buying large bulky pieces just to fill up the space as that will make it look and feel a lot tighter and make it harder to move around. Instead, opt for a few nice chairs and maybe a small glass top table that’s easy to clean.
Professional Landscape Construction, Garden Installation, and Maintenance in Ontario
Picturing what you want your outdoor space to look like in your head is usually a lot easier said than done, especially if you’re inexperienced in the field of landscape design, construction, and maintenance. FOREVER GREEN LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. are local garden design, installation, and maintenance legends in Toronto and the GTA. We can take any ordinary residential or commercial outdoor space and transform it into something completely beyond your wildest dreams. Not only will we bring your creative vision to life, but we’ll do it in a way that elevates your original idea to its absolute full potential. Contact us today to learn more about our garden installation and landscape construction services in Ontario.
