Creating illusions
 Choosing the right wall colours is a very simple way to add the perception of depth to small gardens. Using white as a background gives the appearance of extending space, while using black on a corner wall will appear as a shadow and give the illusion of an on-going garden. Placing a whole group of plants against a dark corner can add a mysterious jungly effect to small gardens.
Using glass walls or mirrors that extend the garden into the house or another wall. The garden is reflected in the mirrors or glass and effectively doubles its size. Plant up around the mirror or glass to hid the edges and the illusion is complete!
Small pools and running water are still another method of creating illusions in small gardens. Even if your space only allows for a small pool that runs along the bottom edge of a wall it will add a lot of depth to your garden. Some small gardens only allow enough space for water features that sit flat against a wall, but if you can allow just this much space it will bring much needed light and movement into the area.
Small gardens can be more difficult to design than larger ones but your possibilities are not limited to a few. As you can see, everything from your walls to the floor of your plot can be changed and manipulated to reach almost any effect you desire. |
