25 Creative Ways to Make the Most Of a Small Backyard

Make the most of a small backyard with these space-saving decorating and gardening ideas.
Not everyone has a spacious backyard, but that doesn’t mean you can’t give your outdoor space its own unique flare. Check out our favorite ideas for amping up a smaller yard.

1Tree Stump Planter

If you’ve got an old tree stump in your backyard, rejoice—they make the most beautiful planters.

Blocks On The Rocks

Use cinder blocks to create a small table or bar for your outdoor space, and use the holes in the blocks for planting. It’s a 2-in-1 deal!

Hanging Colander Planter

Hanging your plants leaves extra space below; plus, these colorful colanders make the most adorable vessels for flowers.

Pallet Flower Display

Paint an old pallet and show off your favorite flowers near your front door or in a corner of your garden. The vertical display takes up very little space, and you can change out the flowers or decor with each season to keep things fresh!

Murphy Bar

No room for a fancy bar? Try installing a Murphy bar outside, which simply folds down into a table whenever you’re ready to use it! The shelves are perfect for storage, and you can stack cute plants on top.

6 Tiered Planters

Tiered planters will maximize the ground space you have available for planters and herb boxes.

7Vertical Herb Garden

Instead of planting horizontally, plant vertically! Use a wood trellis, tin cans, and IKEA pot hangers to recreate this look.

8 Faux-Grass Rug

Offering the illusion of luscious green lawn, a faux-grass rug will help make your patio space look bigger than it really is.

Add Some Depth

You can’t change the size of your backyard, but you can make it seem larger than it actually is by using this neat trick: Hang a few vintage mirrors on your fence so they reflect the surrounding greenery.