Basically, all that needs to be done on a small garden is just the same with that of a huge one except for the small working space you have. The same thing goes when choosing for the right plants for your garden. However, the hardest part of it is letting go of your other favorite plants due to the fact that you need to cut for the small area where you can plant.
The thrill in planting on a small area never stops as it makes you think well because you only have few options. This will make you more particular and meticulous on the plants you will plant. This is where the quality of the choice of plants sets in.
Planting on a small garden allows you to work on a better budget as you will only need to buy a few plants and other decorations for your garden. Having a good budget will give you the advantage of getting the best plants and other stuffs for your garden. This will boost the quality of your garden and will make it look grand no matter how small it is.
If there are already existing plants or trees on your garden, you can make good use of them by trimming or purging them to make them look beautiful. This will save you extra money for other things intended for your garden. Shrubs and other foliages can make your garden beautiful especially if you have something that has unique forms and brilliant colors.
Plan ahead the placement of the plants and which goes where in your small garden. This will make your garden proportioned and equal with its beautiful scenery. Although some gardens are beautiful even when mixed up but that can be done if you are really good at designing gardens. A careful analysis and observation of your place will give you an idea on the perfect placing of plants and decorations on your garden. Proper placing will make it look stunning as each plant and decors will complement and highlight each other.
Design a theme for your garden. This is necessary and easy to do due to the small area you have for your garden. A theme will let your visitors know what is being shown by your garden. It may be a Japanese inspired theme, Korean, Chinese, American, or any theme that you prefer. By having this, you will know what to buy and how to improve the setting of your working area.
Lastly is the choice of plants. Now that you have a plan for your garden such as your location, your budget, the theme and even the placement of the plants, it all boils down to the choice of plants that will be put on your garden. Your choice should match the theme of your garden so as to complement well instead of ruining it. Be picky whenever you buy because you are the one who's paying for it and it's your garden after all.
No matter what you do to your garden doesn't really matter as long as you like it and you're having fun.