Homeowners who enjoy (and sometimes rue the existence of) their long, narrow garden space know that these features can be immensely stylish and inviting, yet often hard to decorate. A long and narrow garden space provides many opportunities for customization and personal touches, but this type of yard certainly […]
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Placing importance on exterior spaces has always been a typical feature of American homeownership, but in urban environments that might incorporate less yard space than in suburban or rural neighborhoods, the prevalence of narrow or small garden areas can make this a difficult part of the home to elevate stylistically. With these five key tips for landscaping a condensed yard area, making the most of your long and narrow garden can be made easier and much more effective.
Incorporate Elevation Along Wall Sections
A narrow garden space often finds itself closed in by one or more walls of the home, as well as a fencing addition. These spaces can feel constricted when bare. But the addition of climbing vine plants and other plant options that can be elevated off the ground (up along the wall with hanging baskets and other features) can really transform the look and feel of the area. The English Garden notes that both plants and decorative features can be leveraged to create this much-needed physical height.
