Short budget and lack of space are no reason to have a poorly maintained garden. There are several super affordable alternatives that transform any corner into a charming and cozy space. Want to know how? Look at our tips for setting up small, inexpensive gardens!

1 – Plan the space

The first step for anyone who wants to know how to make a small, beautiful and inexpensive garden in a really practical way is to think very carefully about what the environment will be like. And for that, it is of great help to start with two central points: to define the area (that is, the extension) of the future garden and to choose the most suitable plants for that space and, moreover, for your routine.

– Define the area:

While compact areas can seem like a big discouraging factor, this also has a positive side: you will need a lot less to create a garden. Even a few flower pots and a carpet of synthetic grass already transform the place, which can be external (the balcony or balcony, for example) or internal (as in front of the window sill or in the space under the stairs).

For those who have a very compact area, a perfect alternative is to bet on the vertical garden, which saves space and creates a different look – see how to set one up in this post! And in order to know exactly what will look good in the garden, it is essential to define a fixed and clear area for it – so you also make the decoration of your home more harmonious.

Choose plants:

To ensure that the garden is beautiful, functional, does not take so much work and is easy to care for, it is important to choose the right plant species!

In compact environments: invest in smaller plants (which also tend to be cheaper), which is good for your cheap and small garden. In addition, plant seedlings also have a lower cost and are very suitable for those who want to save money.

Other tips of plants that are usually taken into account and that do not grow much are:

  • money-in-penca;
  • philodendrons;
  • Peace lily;
  • echeveria;
  • bicolor moray eel;
  • Violet.

Aromatic herbs also tend to have a very low cost and are still a chance to create a mini vegetable garden at home.

If your garden is indoor: the most suitable is to count with anthurium, begonia, mini cactus, orchid and raffis. For more tips, get to know 20 indoor plants!

2 – Think about garden maintenance

After making the right choices both with regard to the layout of the environment, and with the plants that will be part of the garden, you need to pay attention to the maintenance that it will require. This is because even though it is small, this space will need practically daily care and other more sporadic ones.

A very efficient way to bring more practicality and, in addition, reduce maintenance costs in your garden is to use synthetic grass and also artificial plants. Even if your garden is external, the synthetic lawn is still the best solution. After the initial investment, the cost-benefit of the material is great: artificial turf does not require expensive or constant maintenance. From time to time, just use a broom and a little water, if necessary, to clean it. In addition, this grass lasts an average of five years!

3 – Decorate with creativity

Finally, to ensure that the garden makes your home even more cozy, beautiful and that represents your style, it is essential to apply creativity and personality in the decoration of the environment – which for many people is difficult to do without spending a lot. In this regard, in addition to using decorative stones, there are two tips that help a lot: decorate with reused / recycled items and bet on functional objects.

Recycle and reuse materials:

 

Often what is really expensive in a garden is its decoration. Instead of spending it, use creativity. Opt for simple vases and paint them yourself! Some ideas for you to get inspired:

  • PET bottles: can be transformed into pots.
  • Old stairs, wooden shutters or pallets: they can become incredible plant supports.
  • Chipped cups: can also become flower pots.
  • Glass bottles or cans: they can become beautiful candle holders for your garden, as well as being easy to make and usually look charming at night!

Invest in functional objects:

To save space and money, decorate with functional pieces. That is: the decoration must not just be beautiful, it must also be used for something. Armchairs, ottomans, tables and lamps are an example of functional decoration, which in addition to adding refinement to the space, will also be widely used.

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