| Tip One: | | | | Tip Four: |
| A successful design for a small garden in a town or | | | | If you live in a dry climate then, you need to ensure |
| city is centred on a hard structure such as a paved | | | | the soil and your plants do not starve of water and |
| or hard surface area. The planting beds should also | | | | dry out. You can prevent this by using mulch on a |
| play a pivotal role by providing a distinct focal point | | | | regular basis to prevent the loss of moisture from |
| that sets the tone of the garden especially, if it can | | | | the soil. Plant low growing plants that spread out and |
| be viewed clearly from inside the house. | | | | make sure you irrigate them early in the morning and |
| Tip Two: | | | | late in the evening. Consider using Mediterranean or |
| Begin your planting with a small set of structural | | | | desert plants such as cacti or shrubs like lavender as |
| plants as this will set the gardens theme. Use other | | | | they enjoy growing in dry conditions. |
| matching plants to build up the planting beds. As with | | | | Tip Five: |
| any small urban garden keep the structure simple as | | | | The design of the garden is also very important. For |
| over complicating things will make it look | | | | example, in small urban gardens with limited space the |
| overcrowded. | | | | design you choose can enhance the sense of space |
| Tip Three: | | | | and area. For a small urban garden use a design that |
| If you want a low maintenance garden then minimise | | | | incorporates long straight lines. For larger gardens you |
| the use of grass lawns and replace this with either | | | | can incorporate more curves and circle shapes to |
| paving or decking. You can also have a low | | | | provide a softer look and theme. |
| maintenance garden by the plants you use and | | | | Tip Six: |
| where you plant them. For example, choose plants | | | | Due to the limited area in small urban gardens the use |
| that are evergreen such as shrubs and long grasses | | | | of accessories can help to create more of an impact |
| in different shades to add more variation and colour. | | | | to your design. You can incorporate lighting to |
| Construct raised beds as designated planting areas as | | | | accentuate warmth. You can use outdoor mirrors |
| this will stop the plants spreading out and keeps | | | | that can be attached to walls to increase the |
| them in confined areas where they are easily | | | | perception of space. You can also use garden |
| controlled. | | | | furniture to create a focal point and sitting area. |