Westend61 / Getty Images. Well-Designed City Gardens Do a Lot . Small spaces can be used for food production and meet a range of other needs, as long as the design is thought out carefully and ...

2. Expand a Small Yard with Levels. A smart division of space can create the illusion of a more expansive garden in a city. Eckley achieved this in his 1,600-square-foot yard by creating various ...

Courtyard Garden Design Ideas and Tips. ... With an existing courtyard (or a small city garden surrounded by buildings) you won't have the luxury of being able to design the optimal space.

To get the most out of your garden, it's essential to be intentional, says Butter Wakefield, an award-winning landscape designer, who has just launched an online small garden design video course ...

A small number of plants can look lush, adding a pop of color to the space. Add mulch : It helps retain water in the soil and makes the garden look fresh. Explore bark, cocoa mulch, rubberized ...

Small vegetable garden ideas can turn even the tiniest space into a productive patch. If carefully planned, you can grow all kinds of crops, from tactile herbs, through to root vegetables and ...