07/09/2026
Small gardens are very special places that are only made better by the addition of carefully chosen plants. When space is limited, its even more important that the plants work extra hard. So look for features such as evergreen foliage, a long flowering period, coloured leaves, autumn fruits or berries, strong shapes, movement, sound and scent.
When choosing low maintenance plants for small gardens, don’t forget to think about cloaking walls and fences in greenery. Going vertical allows you to fit more plants into the space and blurs the edges of the garden, making it feel much larger.
Read more: https://www.landscaper.org.uk/landscaping-guidance/10-low-maintenance-plants-for-small-gardens via Association of Professional Landscapers l
Small gardens are very special places that are only made better by the addition of carefully chosen plants. When space is limited, its even more important that the plants work extra hard. So look for features such as evergreen foliage, a long flowering period, coloured leaves, autumn fruits or berri...