As they say, good things come in small packages. While you might lament the lack of space in a small garden, taking good care of these little patches of land can create a gorgeous effect you can’t get in a larger garden. So, here are ideas you can look into for developing your little fifth room:

Think Tall. If you’ve been following our blog, you might have noticed this nifty project with stackable planters. This is a great idea for a small garden in more than one way. First, it adds height and variety to your garden. Aside from that, you can also put this on your porch to save space in the yard.

Speaking of thinking tall, who says plants need to keep to the ground? If you’d like to keep the extra yard space for the kids to play in but still want to add more color to your fifth room, consider using window boxes suspended from your windowsill or from the porch railing.

Add Structure. Structures like trellises and arbors where beautiful vine plants can grow on can add a romantic touch to your small garden. If you aren’t for dramatic structures, you can consider small topiaries either in pots or out in the yard to add a little more variety.

Structure isn’t all about growing plants upward though; it’s also about how you design your garden. Clusters of colorful plants in little pockets in your backyard or along your patio or fence can create an eye-catching effect. Emphasize their presence with a border of rocks or bricks.

Play with Illusions.You might have heard that mirrors can add space to your home, but have you ever thought about adding them to your garden? Mirrors in the garden can make a small yard look a lot bigger or even fool your guests into thinking there’s a secret garden beyond. To pull off this magical effect, make sure to position the mirrors in a way that you won’t see your own reflection until you walk right in front of it. Once you pull it off, your yard won’t seem so little anymore!

Have ideas for a small garden you’d like to share? Feel free to share them with us on the Fifthroom Living blog!