12 Landscape Design Tips for Small Yards ~ How to make a small space look bigger and more beautiful

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[@vickigonya9432]

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[@elmohead]

Chinese gardens always have large leaves near the paths and small leaves at the back. This gives the illusion that the distance is further. Bamboo hedges and willow trees are very popular choices for background plants.

[@sisterpanic9588]

Very helpful video. I wonder if in the future you could talk more about how to design a dog/pet safe yard. I mean fencing is the obvious thing but there are many plants that are toxic to cats and dogs if they ingest them. Also some kinds of gravel can damage your dogs paw pads etc. Looking forward to more content.

[@AniBanerjee1]

You are the first person I have come upon on youtube who said "no lawn." For 35 years now, I have a huge lawn, as does all my neighbors. We are downsizing and moving ----but a lawn is a waste of water, pollution from mowers----both gas and noise---bug and bug treatment options ---where do I even stop? I love rocks.

[@redbougainvillea]

Got rid of our lawn 15 yrs ago and don’t miss it!

[@bjbrown]

Florida here by Tampa and I have been lawn free for years. Make use of my community mulch pile to build on my beach sand ground and only plant things that will survive on minimal water. My vegetables and fruits are grown in nursery size containers so I control how much water and fertilizer they have. This is 2023 April and I have not had rain for two months. I remain hopeful and have every container ready to catch rain!

[@novembrluv]

I hate my lawn, such a colossal waste of time and money. I want ornamental and fruit and veggies gardens, but alas the dreaded HOA.

[@vickigonya9432]

I love landscapes inhospitable to snakes.

[@novembrluv]

@@vickigonya9432 is that the downside to removing turf? I hadn't considered that.

[@kellilangvo]

You're landscaping advice is spot on....and I know you didn't ask for critiques but your channel will grow much faster if you use b-role while you are speaking...find examples of everything you're suggesting and show pics of the good and the-not-so good....show some of your own small yard designs to demonstrate...every topic you mention should have a visual accompaniment...there's lots of copyright-free photos you can use to demonstrate your topics....I look forward to watching your channel grow...

[@dianastacey919]

Thought you might want to think about a video on child safe yards. Had a friend lose one child and almost 2 because they ate juniper berries. Lots of plants can harm children that we do not think about. Pets too.

[@Hello-zf5lq]

No way, that is a freak accident. I wonder if the child was eating things like Lego’s before that already.

[@Kate98755]

i’ve been working on gaining privacy for 3 years, i still have some holes where plants didn’t make it through the winter or were not dense enough….it’s finally pushed me over the edge. I’m in a fish nowl, the developers put in wrought iron fence, zero privacy…and my backyard is right next to the path, and the entire backside the path is coming straight for my backyard. This is a commons area and people are using it as a dog park, from 11am-6:00pm there were 12 different groups….they stand close to my fence. I have a puppy and have had to ask them to ignore her, I can’t live with my dog running to the fence, trampling my landscape, letting strangers wind her up, reversing what i’m trying to train, a calm dog ho doesn’t expect people to pay attention to her. So I’ve order multiple ckenatis, elaegnus-olive martini shrubs to finish plugging the holes. I have planted many hollyhocks and am growing multiple types of sunflowers to give privacy until the shrubs get larger. I’m sharing because you made the comment about being able to go outside…once these neighbors saw i had a puppy they started coming to my fence and now apparently we’re friends, because i have a puppy ?….so there is an obligatory wave hello…which now i’m avoiding by not going out or going out and sitting behind the junipers…which have filled in nicely! ugh, i’m going to lose my mind over this intrusion, probably worse because i’m an introvert.

[@jezackr3500]

A real nightmare:0 Can you acquire some reed/bamboo matts that could be used to block the sections of the fence that the shrubs have not covered yet? I find them a useful thing to provide some privacy, as my own fance is juuust a bit too low.

[@lauraheal4107]

Thank you for shining a “light” on using yard lighting at night. This is so important especially to birds that are migrating. Thank you

[@ruthpearsall2618]

Loved all your tips . Here in the uk back gardens of new built homes are often tiny and boxed in by oppressive fencing. Whilst waiting for plants to mature I recommend painting fences very dark green. This really helps boundaries recede, and when plants grow the fences ‘disappear’ because they don’t stand out. As a bonus, they make lighter foliage and flowers stand out. Happy gardening!

[@EdurtreG]

Or black/dark grey.

[@veronica_._._._]

Those dark colours are all fantastic for foregrounding architectural plants when they grow , but my high fenced "car parking space" needs "bounced light" to brighten it up as it's too shady. My house is yellow brick, definitely not my fave, so l painted the garish red brown stained fences, the same colour, mixed tiny pots of yellow and brown into masonry paint to match, and it made the garden look much bigger, having the same receding muted frame colour on 3 sides now, and shows off climbers beautifully. I also have the garden 1/4 rockery with gnarly herbs, river rocks, and driftwood, less growing area, yes, but again gives a sense of expansiveness. Herbs are way more practical than veg in a small overlooked garden and can be harvested year round without leaving gaps ugly - unlike veg!

[@EdurtreG]

I am in the same situation Ruth. An oval courtyard 20 by 10 metres with 18 adresses, no regulation for behaviour and no inbuild soundreductions. Really unbelievable because it is build in 2018. Mindboggeling how antisocial some families are (yes, it are only the families with children, proclaiming their children have the right to make noise how much and whenever they want. Remarkably it are also only those families that slam doors shut ... . It is a form of terror. We pay the same rent for a small house while they get a big house with all kinds of financial/tax-benefits). The only thing in between the patios is wire with ivy and some wooden panels. I am now going to make it shut, massively shut with black betonplex. On the outside I will put some planking in the same style of the patios, to keep everybody happy. Also going to put soundabsorbing panels on the wall on 2.20 metres high with the underside of those outwards, against all the flutterechoes. Trying things out as we speak. Painting the greying wood matte-black on the inside allready helps a lot; white/light brings in, black carries away. Will keep you updated on the effect.

[@emilyb9222]

Great video and variety of advice!!! Thank you for sharing your landscape design wisdom :)

[@mioasisfrutal2634]

I have a small space and I have a lot of fruit trees. Size can be managed with pruning.

[@Hs-tu2sl]

I want to take a section of my yard and turn it into a secret garden or sanctuary

[@julieellis6793]

I am just finishing up my back yard into a private flower garden. We'll, it isn't private yet, but when all the trees and plants grow , it will be.

[@Hs-tu2sl]

@@julieellis6793 sounds so pretty

[@julieellis6793]

@@Hs-tu2sl thank you. It will be when it's all finished.

[@amy7494]

Seriously loving your videos and the format.

[@KristinEly-gr2cb]

I would love tips for small yard/natural play areas for young kids. Thanks for the great content.

[@peter.g6618]

Hi from the UK. Great video. Very knowledgeable lady. Excellent! 👍👌

[@venicelight1320]

Superlative design suggestions and inspiring presentation! Thank you!

[@BeautifulEarthJa]

I'm stoked to have a small enclosed backyard soon, that I can afford to fully landscape and design to make a great outdoor space for the family. Saving your tips to come back to :)

[@loh1639]

Lots of good advice. I have never heard anyone say to have someone stand outside while you look out the window to get the placement of things correct, from your window view. What GREAT advice. Also We moved into a home that the previous homeowner did not take mature plant size into consideration. We ended up removing a few of those plants. Using art for interest is also great advice. Whenever there is another place for the eye to stop (without it looking cluttered) does make the space look larger and more interesting. Also a GREAT tip you gave was using a few larger pots instead of a bunch of little ones. I have seen so many yards that used a lot of smaller pots and the space just looks cluttered and kind of junky. Thank you for making such wonderful videos. I will continue to watch and hit the like button. Good Job!

[@rewriteministries]

Do you have any tips on a yard with a slope? I would love a rock look but I have no clue where to start. Thank you @gardenprojectacademy

[@MrsDaystar0923]

Great stuff! Looking forward to watching your channel grow :)

[@joymiller2368]

Love your information. My question Isnwhatnisnthe red tree in the planter & where does it grow?

[@kathyley5661]

This was a really good video. Nice you are from the north west! I agree with the idea of examples and photos. Good luck with your channel.

[@daiseegray9110]

Just found your channel looking forward for more videos 🌼🐝

[@guyh.4553]

Just subscribed! Call 811! Unfortunately, what you are teaching was common landscaping sense is not any more. Couple of shrubs I'd suggest are yews and arborvitsea. 2nd is use drought tolerant low/no mow grasses. Great video!

[@pongop]

Thank you for the great tips! I like your Garden Pyramid for Success. It's interesting and helpful, and to me seems like it roughly coincides with the layers of a forest. Thank you for another helpful video. I'm glad I found your channel.

[@KeithYates]

We are about to move into a DelWeb 55+ community and they have tiny back yards and don't allow wood fences. So we have about 20 feet of grass between our patio and a four foot tall, open design iron fence and the neighbor's yard. We want to plant something that is fast growing and will help shield us from the neighbors view sitting on their own patio.

[@Tyler-zf2gj]

Do one for us DIYers with large yards!

[@chatryna]

Yep, light pollution is a thing. A friend had neighbors who installed the brightest of all lights and now his vegetable garden wont produce fruit. I think that is one reason why I get excited when the grid goes down for what ever reason. I might still try to blend up something with my small appliance, but the still quiet, natural light of the night or day is priceless and so relaxing. But that being said, can't function too well stumbling around in the dark either.

[@galleta_2024]

Extremely informative and very generous of you to share so many tips for people like me that will be replacing the lawn that came with the house. You hit the points I am interested in which is aesthetics, art and up lights. I came across Ruschia Nana, aka dwarf carpet of stars which is drought tolerant and the fellow in the video drove 1 1/2 ton truck over a section to show that it released a bit of moisture but didn't squash it. The point made was that it is walkable, pet and kid friendly for those who want to have those areas. No mow, very low H2O. Thanks for your generosity

[@jackiehemingson915]

Videos very well done. Straight to the point, practical tips to effectively address wide of variety of interests & concerns.

[@stelaidrizi]

Please make a video for landscaping with kids

[@arlingtonguy54]

Great tips. I’m buying a house with only a 10 x 14’ patio. I’ll use this info.

[@gardenprojectacademy]

Congrats on your new home! 🎉🎉

[@miselobias1139]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I love your site

[@vivihumusic]

Love it, would love to know more about how to add/arrange greenery to make the space feel bigger. And how to balance privacy and sunlight, because I have a small front yard and my living room window is right behind it. I primarily like to sit in the yard to get sunlight so I need some privacy , but if I put on a fence/have a tree it’ll block out a lot of sunlight especially to my living room window. Thank you for these practical tips and the tip about adding art elements

[@eliasross4576]

Look at some small space Japanese gardens for ideas

[@vivihumusic]

@@eliasross4576 thx ! Will definitely look up

[@angelapolly1]

Is there a landscape design video for older kids preteens?

[@Kate98755]

oh and my dog pees and poos on the dirt only…. 😂

[@nicholebaker5315]

Great content! I'm having such a hard time finding a designer to incorporate all these elements I'm asking for (vertical privacy screen, lighting, hardscaping needed path ways, etc). Can I hire you to design a 1000sf front yard?

[@thisjustin6150]

Curious why all your pictures are of absolutely massive yards? Kind of hard to envivision some of what you are discussing.

[@marienordrozdz7835]

Morebon talks than garden

[@SEzzz53]

I’d love your thoughts on landscaping ideas that are dog friendly.

[@lisarogers5873]

I love that little fairy bucket you showed. That's so cute.

[@constellationmma]

3:59 But what if I'm the weird neighbor?

[@seraphimcelestial132]

You should put more picture and keep it long so we can see. I prefer to see pictures more than the talker.

[@erichagan7153]

I like looking at her. 😍

[@TheSavageJCE]

Public comment added to the comment section of this video.😊

[@epicfakesound1]

I’d love to see a video about landscaping for kids

[@edwardsdina]

Nice ideas. Would be nice to show photos of these tips/ideas.

[@IslaIbbotson]

You're making a difference, one video at a time.

[@eatinghealthywithkym3945]

Thank you for your video. Very helpfull

[@pragyadmathur]

How can I reach out to you for a private consult?

[@pongop]

Thanks for the tips!

[@gardenprojectacademy]

You bet! 🪴🥰

[@janhealeymicalizzi1051]

perfect. concise. intelligent. screenshots.

[@amydiericks7139]

Just found your channel and love it!

[@metube0309]

Too much tell, need more show.

[@Clauds71]

Thank you 😊

[@Shaz85]

Make kids play area video please.