Not everyone has the luxury of a gigantic backyard. In fact, compact homes just have a small front porch, while some apartment spaces might have a narrow balcony attached. If this sounds familiar, not to worry. A small outdoor space might seem like a negative factor of a property, but they are actually easier to maintain and can even be decorated to appear more spacious. Here are a few top tips to help you make the most out of your small, outdoor space.

Declutter the Space and Keep it Clean

The one thing you need to do with your outdoor space is to keep it clutter-free. With a lack of floor space, it is easy to allow tiny spaces to become swamped with junk over time. Unfortunately, small gardens are susceptible to looking unkempt. Luckily, keeping it clear of clutter and giving it a regular clean can help make your space appear bigger. From jet-washing the floor to sprucing up the fences and walls, a good spring clean can help refresh your garden. Not to mention, cleaning your garden regularly will help you identify the items you no longer want. By removing these items, you have more space for the things you need.

Give it a Dedicated Purpose

Giving your garden a dedicated purpose will make it look much more appealing than cramming in lots of features into the small space. While large gardens can hold play areas, outdoor seating, water features, and so on, compact spaces simply do not have this luxury. However, that does mean you can focus on one or two features and make them extra special. For example, you can turn your garden into a cosy, outdoor living space with stylish decking, comfortable patio furniture, and ambient lighting. Alternatively, the spiritual types can create a Japanese-inspired zen garden and use it to practice meditation.

 Add a Vertical Garden

Vertical gardens are stunning outdoor and indoor features that add character to a home while providing a functional purpose. Those with green fingers who wish they had more space for gardening can do so with a living wall. Not to mention, vertical gardens help draw the eyes up to the open sky instead of down towards the crowded floor. In turn, they can offer an illusion of space to small gardens. Furthermore, vertical gardens can be set up on balconies too, which gives apartment dwellers a chance to plant without the need for an actual garden. From organic produce, such as heirloom tomatoes and cucumbers, to beautiful blooms, you can plant all manner of things in a vertical garden. Happy Valley Seeds are a Sydney-based vendor that boasts a collection of over 1,200 varieties of seeds. They deliver seeds to locations within and outside of Australia at reasonable prices.

Maximize Space With Multi-Purpose Furniture

A great way to make the most out of a small space is by including multi-purpose furniture. For example, a built-in bench will give you outdoor seating without compromising your space. Additionally, an edged shelf along the shelf of your balcony rail or front porch will give you space to dine al fresco in warm weather and can also be used for potted plants.