Maximizing Your Space

Even if your gardening space is tiny to nonexistent, you can still fill it with
greenery and bring plants into your life. We’ve created over 40 inspiring and
fun gardening projects that will add color, interest, and a “wow!” factor to your
home, whether you have the tiniest courtyard, a balcony, or just an outside step.

Grow in Miniature
Small is beautiful, so think big and put eye-catching
plants in unusual and interesting containers. You’ll
be surprised at what will grow in a teacup, tin can,
or kitchen utensil—all great sizes for placing on
tables, windowsills, steps, and ledges for a miniature
gardening world to enjoy inside and out.

Garden in the Air
Look up! The space above your head doesn’t need to be bare, it can be transformed into a hanging garden. With the right plants and innovative airborne containers, you can plant ceilings, walls, railings, porches, and window frames with a whole range of flowering and edible plants, so that even the tiniest balcony or entrance porch can be blooming.

Take the Vertical Challenge
If your only space is vertical, climbing plants don’t need to be your only option. Get creative and
upcycle your upward space with unusual vertical planters, such as picture frames and stepladders.
With the right planter, your vertical space can be opened up to all sorts of different plants.

Customize Your Containers
Make the most of terra-cotta pots by painting them in bright colors and decorated with prints and
patterns. Or try making your own containers: drill a few drainage holes and all sorts of charming
vintage objects can be used for growing plants; while wooden boxes can be given a contemporary
makeover by covering them with slate.