Whether your summer wish list looks like spending a lot of "me time" in the fresh air or hosting friends and family, adding a ...

By Kim Cook For Whether it’s a modest balcony, a pocket-size patio or a tiny backyard, small outdoor spaces have big ...

“Spaces that are small can still have a personal outdoor feeling about them,” Dimson said, “If people think up, versus out.” Vertical garden walls, hanging pots, wall fountains, even ponds ...

“Small outdoor spaces provide ideal settings for more intimate ... pool to collect rainwater to be recycled and filtered for garden irrigation is another good small patio idea.

Small outdoor spaces get a bad rap ... love to an exuberant four-bedroom owner’s triplex set atop a one-bedroom garden rental. “The [garden] apartment was essential,” Alex’s partner ...

When designing an outdoor space, think of it as another room of the home,' recommends ... These are all ways to make a small garden look bigger, and great to bear in mind when shopping for your ...

You’ll want to spend more time al fresco if your small patio feels like a well designed outdoor ... garden or where you’ll entertain. While some zones will need to multitask, planning out the ...

When it comes to creating a beautiful garden, size doesn’t matter ... Fruits, and Herbs in Small Outdoor Spaces.” She proposes choosing containers with the same color and style to keep ...

For a cottage garden look, paint some terracotta ... whether it's a small living room, a balcony, or a tiny outdoor space. Don't give up on the joy of growing plants and flowers just because ...

And don’t forget to add some garden art and statuary. Extend your enjoyment with outdoor lighting. A few votive candles in old punch cups are perfect for intimate gatherings in small spaces.

Vertical gardening is a game-changer for small spaces. Hanging planters ... while storage benches offer a place to sit and stash outdoor cushions, garden tools or a cozy throw blanket for chilly ...