Want to know how to make the most of a small backyard? You will be surprised at how much beauty and function you can get out of a small space. I’m talking about plentiful gardens, scenic birdbaths, and birdhouses, a space to entertain and unwind. Yes… all of that in a tiny little space. I’m going to show you how to make your backyard dreams a reality in just 3 steps…
Step 1: Embrace your small backyard space
Embracing your space can help you lean into the advantages of having a small backyard. Less yard simply means less maintenance! Yes, that is a plus! You will be spending less time mowing, weeding, maintaining, trimming, etc. and more time enjoying your backyard with your family. Small gardening projects have really been a joy to work on especially with our young daughter. These projects are easy to do and not too overwhelming. I kind of love that our hose can easily extend directly from the corner of our house and reach the gardens with no hassle!
Step 2: Practical and pretty items to place in your small backyard
Brainstorm some practical things you will need in your backyard and make these a priority when designing your space. Examples of this include: planting fruits, veggies, and herbs that you know you will get lots of use out of. Think about what size furniture and other amenities such as a cooking grill. Will these items fit in my space? Or will it become too crowded and difficult to maintain?
Don’t forget to mix in elements you will enjoy in your backyard as well. We love our small chiminea for wood-burning ambiance at night. It’s sleek, beautiful, and doesn’t take up too much space! We planted an assortment of flowers to add beauty and attract bees and butterflies to aid pollination in our gardens. Garden structures such as pretty statues, birdbaths, and birdhouses are another practical AND pretty way to add character and function to your small backyard.
Emerging Green Birdhouse
Our newest addition to our birdhouse collection in our backyard is this beautiful birdbox from Emerging Green. This birdbox is made of eco-friendly material. It was designed and assembled by a small family-owned business dedicated to a sustainable green future. The box is made of solid wood, it came fully assembled and was easy to mount up in our backyard. The entire front door can lift up for easy cleaning. Be sure to check out this beautiful product below!
Emerging Green Website: https://www.emerging-green.biz
Step 3: Think small when creating your backyard space
You don’t have a lot of room in your backyard, so it is wise to use whatever space you have wisely. Brainstorm which kind of plants, veggies, etc you KNOW you will use the most! Use handy tools such as rotating sprinkler systems, watering cans, rotating compost bins, trimmers, tomato cages, and above-ground potting systems. All of these items can help you fit in all of the fruits and veggies you desire to grow without running out of space!
Check out our YouTube video on how to make the most of a small backyard in 3 simple steps!
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I hope this article inspires you to spruce up your backyard and start enjoying it with your family no matter how big or small it is. Until next time!
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I found this article on making the most of a small backyard to be very informative and helpful for those who may feel limited by the size of their outdoor space. It’s great to see suggestions on how to maximize the use of a small backyard and transform it into a functional and inviting area. I would like to thank the author for sharing their expertise and providing practical tips on how to create an outdoor oasis even in a small space. It’s inspiring to see that with some creativity and planning, a small backyard can be just as enjoyable as a larger one.
Thank you so much!
I will for sure be sending this to my daughter! She just bought a house and wants to make the most of her backyard.
That is great! I hope your daughter finds this info useful! 🙂
I love all these idea! Your post goes to show that you don’t need big acreage to get a lot out of their smaller backyard with some creativity 🙂
Thank you! I’m so glad to have these small-scale gardening skills. I will probably continue to use them even if we get more land later on;)
Such a good point about learning to use vertical space! Even our “garden” this year is a huge experiment in vertical growing methods. Lovely post!
Yes! I think the bins and tomato cages were a game-changer for us.
Such great ideas! We have a small backyard, but it has been left out for a long time! I’m thinking of updating the space and adding in some more intentional pieces to make it more of a haven.
That sounds lovely! It will be like an extension of your home. I think you will love it!
This is right up my alley as I have a small yard. Great ideas!
Thank you so much!
I love these ideas! We just have a small patio now and I can’t wait for more space, but we use what we have now!
Thank you! That is the right mindset, use what you have for now, you will be surprised how much you can do with a small space;)
This is such a great post!! I love the little birdhouse and think I’m going to have to get myself one! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! We really love our birdhouse! It’s so fun watching the birds fly in and out. It’s the little things in life!
Great ideas and beautiful pictures!
Thank you 🙂
We have a small backyard too and trying to learn how to urban “homestead” on about 1/5 of an acre in the city. Great information and tips! I’ve also visited your YouTube channel 😍 The birdhouse is beautiful!!
Yes! I love to see people grow their own no matter how big their yard! It is such a simple joy in life and very rewarding! We love this box-style birdhouse, we’ve never had one quite like it! Thank you for checking out my YouTube channel as well!