Often the biggest problem with a small garden is, what can I do? If you look around your garden you will see that there are actually lots of gardening ideas that can make your small space look wonderful. Limited space doesn't mean you have to limit the color or types of plants you have in your garden. With a few of these gardening ideas you should be able to maximize the little space you have.

Use Containers

If you don't have a lot of place to plant then containers are an ideal place to start. If you think flower pots are boring then think again. There are a lot of gardening ideas that you can utilise flower pots in a way that is interesting and colorful. First of all, your pots don't have to be the same color. They can be several different complementary colors. Paint plain pots different shades that match if you want, or pots of the same color in different shapes and heights. Hanging baskets are also a great option if you have limited space, this way you are using all the available space you have.

The Right Container

Gardening ideas abound for container gardens, there are many different types of flowers and plants you can plant even with these little gardens. First make sure that your container has a good drainage system. Without good drainage your plants will turn soggy and the roots of your container will rot away. When selecting a terra-cotta or ceramic container make sure that it has at least four or five good drainage holes. When you buy plastic or steel containers that don't have drainage holes you can easily make your own with a drill.

You can even turn ordinary objects into containers for your garden. Whether it's an old trough, watering can, wellington boots or tin cans spruced up with paint. Your gardening ideas are limited only by your imagination. Line the bottom of baskets that you want to turn into containers with sphagnum moss or coco fiber, this will allow water to drain and keep the soil in your container.

Choosing Color

The best way to utilize container gardening is to use color as much as possible. Limit color to one shade per container to avoid overwhelming your container. Choose a few plants with the same shade, for example two plants with different shades of red. A vibrant container filled with red flowers will make a bold statement. Or you could have a rich container filled with green foliage. Some plants have beautiful leaves and can be just as pretty as flowers.