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Your guide to all things Real Estate<br />
in the <strong>Selwyn</strong> District<br />
Ideas for small<br />
backyards<br />
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Small backyards are becoming<br />
increasingly common, but that doesn’t<br />
mean they can’t be functional and<br />
enjoyable. With some thoughtful<br />
planning and creativity, you can<br />
transform even the most compact<br />
outdoor space into an area that meets<br />
your needs and reflects your personal<br />
taste. Here are some tips for making the<br />
most of your small backyard:<br />
· Identify your priorities for the space.<br />
Do you want a cosy seating area, an<br />
outside area for dining or perhaps a small<br />
vegetable or flower garden?<br />
· Choose multi-functional furniture<br />
that can be used for different purposes,<br />
including modular furniture that you<br />
can move around to make the most of<br />
different configurations and spaces, builtin<br />
storage that can be used as a seat, a<br />
coffee table that doubles as a dining table,<br />
or a couch that can be used as a day bed.<br />
· Go vertical for your gardening and<br />
storage. This allows you to grow plants<br />
upwards and maximises space, whether<br />
it’s flowers, shrubs or vegetables. By<br />
using walls, trellises, or hanging baskets,<br />
you can create a living green space that<br />
generates visual interest or perhaps herbs<br />
and vegetables within easy reach while<br />
using limited ground space. Install hooks<br />
on walls and fences or store garden and<br />
outdoor items in vertical storage sheds<br />
for storage.<br />
· Container gardening is perfect for<br />
smaller backyards, allowing you to grow<br />
plants in pots, planters, and containers.<br />
You can place them wherever you want to<br />
create a statement garden area or ensure<br />
they get the required sunlight or shade.<br />
Vegetables can be grown in raised garden<br />
beds or containers, including grow bags,<br />
while many fruits will grow well on<br />
espalier wiring systems up walls.<br />
· Creating distinct zones is a good idea<br />
for different activities, such as lounging,<br />
dining, and gardening. Using rugs,<br />
planters, or different paving materials to<br />
mark out each area will make the spaces<br />
feel larger and more organised.<br />
· Strategically placing outdoor<br />
lighting can enhance the ambience and<br />
functionality of the space, allowing you<br />
to enjoy it day and night. Think about<br />
adding patio lights, uplighting to focus<br />
on plants or trees or solar lighting along<br />
garden beds.<br />
· Keep your backyard area open and<br />
avoid clutter with long, straight lines to<br />
make the space appear larger than it is.<br />
· Another option is to use artificial<br />
grass, which is versatile, easy to maintain<br />
and looks great in smaller gardens. Plus,<br />
you won’t need a lawnmower anymore!<br />
With these tips, you can make the most<br />
of your small backyard and enjoy your<br />
functional and stylish space, regardless of<br />
size!<br />
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