Narrow gardens beside house

Sharing thoughts and ideas for our narrow backyard. Looking at the different views of this 9x40 space through the seasons and initial plans.

Article: Design tips for a long thin garden, gorgeous narrow garden ideas, long thin garden borders and solutions for a narrow urban garden layout

Long Narrow Backyard Ideas: Discover cozy seating, pathways, and gardens for a stunning transformation.

Fran Dalziel | GARDEN DESIGNER on Instagram: "Right let's get to the knitty gritty.... 🌿 There's a lot said about how to tackle long, narrow gardens but less about the awkward shallow, wide ones. 🌱 So here's my guide to help you if your garden fits into the shallow, wide category. ⭐ 1. Think of your garden as a canvas that goes across. Try zoning your garden by dividing it into 3 giving you a reason for your eye and feet to travel across the garden. You can also zone diagonally as that…

Side Yard Ideas: Transform space with stone paths, seating nooks, and vertical gardens!

Design layouts for long, narrow gardens that you can try at home. Tips and tricks for designing a narrow garden like a landscaping pro.

America's top landscapers share their narrow garden ideas, proving you can create a haven even in a tight, urban space

Here’s the final makeover of our garden and this time I was transforming this little random side alley,that appeared to have no real function. With some fairly simple renter-friendly changes I’ve managed to make it useful and more than that, it feels like a peaceful sanctuary, tucked away. I’m sharing how I made this changes…

Sarah | Garden Designer + Educator on Instagram: "Things to avoid👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 FYI…Once you see these things you won’t be able to unsee them 😳 ❌ Outdoor entertaining areas that feel small & pokey… And don’t get me started on under or oversized furniture… ✅ What the Pros do: Focus on proportion and balance… Ensure there’s enough room for comfortable movement … Make sure scale of your furniture and features are right for the size of your space…based on need. ❌ Spaces that feel…

This side return garden in Balham was designed to compliment a kitchen extension and maximise the use of this lovely space.

Get inspired to transform an unusued side yard alongside your home into a vibrant oasis. #landscaping #backyard #frontyard

This month we start a series of blogs on garden design for different shapes or sizes of garden, and we begin with a British classic: the long narrow garden. One person’s problem is another person’s opportunity, and so it is with gardens. Some people complain about having a plot that’s nothing but a boring corridor, others see a long, narrow garden as a chance to come up with a creative design. We prefer the latter mindset. It’s become a bit clichéd to talk about ‘spaces’ and ‘rooms’ within a…