Planning a small backyard garden, a large home garden

 Garden Design Ideas for Vegetables and More

Whether you’re planning a small backyard garden, a large home garden, an herb garden, or a small window box garden, looking at garden design ideas for inspiration can help guide the layout and types of plants you choose. Your garden may include layouts such as square footage gardens, raised bed gardens, container gardens, and row gardening. Deciding what’s best for your garden involves considerations such as the best location in your yard, whether it has full sun, partial sun, or partial shade, and matching it with the best plants for that particular space. Often, gardeners will plan the layout around their favorite plants, including tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, fruits, herbs, and flowers.

1. Timeless Containers

Stock containers are readily available at big box and tractor supply stores — and they’re a wonderful way to grow beautiful plants. Built to be durable and long-lasting, these containers are a great choice for those who love the beauty of containers, along with the long-lasting benefits of galvanized steel.

2. Small Space, Big Impact

You don’t need a large area to create something truly breathtaking. “This client inherited the foundation of an English garden and wanted to breathe new life into it with vibrant colors and continuous blooms throughout the seasons,” says Janney. “Visible from inside the house, it provides a delightful display of unique blooms in shades of pink, orange, and white.”

3. Border Beauties

This layout is only three feet wide and uses the garage as a backdrop for vertical growth. “Beautiful custom panels add architectural interest and triple the growing area for space hogs like melons and tomatoes,” says McDonald. “Drip irrigation lines are connected to reduce the stress of watering.”

4. Kaleidoscope of Dreams

This garden offers a very woodsy, natural vibe, with bursts of color appearing throughout the season. “We transformed the standard-looking shrubs into unique shapes that gave the garden more room to breathe,” “Then, we added a variety of colors and plants to liven up their front yard.”

5. Support a Ladder Garden

Without taking up too much space on your patio or deck, a repurposed ladder makes the perfect base for a large number of herb pots. As shown here, it accommodates a variety of pots and window boxes for a beautiful and inviting display.

6. Gardens on a Beautiful Walkway

If your backyard is long and narrow, here’s a great landscaping idea that will enhance it and make the most of the space. A walkway has been created in the middle. It’s lined with pipes and covered with ground pea gravel, which is easy to maintain and perfect for this use. The areas between the walkway and the fence are covered with flower gardens.

7. Garden Beds and Greenhouse

Check out this beautiful garden layout featuring a mix of flowers and vegetables. You can maximize space by separating plant groups in the garden beds. Whether you create raised beds as planters or simply paint them for a neat and attractive look depends on your budget and time.