Landscaping Ideas For Your Small Yard

Just because you’ve got a small backyard doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do with it! Beautiful and elegant landscaping is not relegated only to those individuals who own vast swathes of property. You, too, can landscape your yard effectively, no matter how small it is, and you can do it in such a way that it won’t feel crowded.

Atlantic Tractor, with locations in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Delaware, is your local lawn equipment dealer. Here are some great landscaping ideas for small yards that will help you organize and beautify your space to your liking.

Build a Destination

One way you can elevate your small backyard is by making it into a destination. Construct an outdoor room with the space that is tidy and neatly arranged. A reading nook, a fountain or a fire pit can help make your yard feel like a welcome little sanctuary where you’ll enjoy spending time. You can invest in an umbrella for shelter and add a few potted plants for greenery.

Frame Your View

An arbor, arch or pergola is a great way to frame a view in your yard, kind of like a window with no glass. These structures lend themselves well to climbing vines and you can also hang porch swings or plant baskets from them. The height alone helps to create the illusion of more space in your backyard and the structures add some interest that wasn’t there before.

Select The Right Trees

When planting trees in a smaller backyard, opt for trees that grow taller than they do wide. A wide, squat tree will suck up more of the space than you want it to. But tall, narrow trees like evergreens can help to make the space feel bigger and lusher without taking up too much real estate. Keeping your trees well-pruned will also make the space look cleaner.

Don’t Bother With a Fence

A fence around your yard is commonplace in many subdivisions and neighborhoods, but they can make a small yard feel very hemmed in. If you don’t have a dog or kids that need to be corralled, you might try opting for no fence at all so that you can have an unobstructed and continuous view.

Select Smaller Furnishings

Getting a giant patio table with an enormous umbrella and big chairs will dwarf your backyard and overwhelm the space entirely. Try to select smaller pieces of furniture in light colors. Furniture with slats or a mesh or any other transparent feature will let your gaze travel further and help to make the space seem bigger. Another good tip is to select collapsible chairs and folding tables that can be set out when you have a big gathering and need more surface area, then folded up and stowed in the garage when not needed. Pieces that can convert into different types of furniture, like a bench that can be used for a table, are also a good option.

Incorporate Levels

This will require a bit more work to do, but a terraced landscape helps to delineate a small space and expand it. Try making a sunken conversation area around a fire pit or setting your dining area on a platform. Use landscaping bricks to build terraced planting beds for greenery. The low walls can also be used as seating.

These tips should help you to maximize your small backyard and turn it into a calming oasis that you’ll want to spend lots of time in. Need some landscaping equipment to help you get started? Peruse our website to check out our wide selection of used lawn equipment for sale so you can get your small yard into gear! We can ship our inventory between locations for your convenience. Atlantic Tractor proudly serves all of our customers throughout the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania and Delaware.