Join me for a garden tour of DIY gardener & plant lover, Steven Wells' small garden. His DIY small garden design ideas are incredible and they'll leave you so inspired on what you can achieve in small backyard! This great garden design celebrates small spaces, the importance of gardening as a form of restoration and the shear joy of gardening in Australia.
Stepping behind the garden gate of this small garden, you'll find yourself in a botanical haven that transcends the ordinary. Steven Wells, the mastermind behind this green oasis, has carefully designed a private front garden that serves as a prelude to the rest of the clever small garden design ideas within.
This garden, a testament to Steven's creative skills, unfolds as a captivating journey rather than a mere destination. As you walk the meandering paths, it becomes evident that this is not a space dominated by flamboyant blooms; instead, it's an exploration of foliage and form. The carefully chosen (mostly) evergreen plants serve a dual purpose, ensuring visual appeal year-round and fostering a sense of seclusion and privacy.
Vertical growing spaces are used heavily in this garden. Walls are strategically positioned for privacy, double as canvases for more greenery including bromeliads, agave, spider plants and donkey tails. Mirrors are strategically placed to create a trompe l'oeil effect, adding a touch of illusionary grandeur to the compact space.
Repurposed fryer baskets become unconventional yet aesthetically pleasing plant pockets. The slope of the terrain is embraced, transforming the garden into a miniature rainforest, an unexpected surprise at every turn.
Diverse garden rooms reveal themselves as you meander through this small garden – shaded retreats adorned with clivias, elevated decks perfect for lazy summer days or hosting a winter fire pit. A the playful addition of a slide is a load of fun for ALL ages!
The outdoor dining space includes strategically placed maples in oversized pots, crushed rock underfoot and more timber walls that are adorned with pots. This wall also hides the garden shed space, behind a very beautiful door.
Since 2005 when Steven bought this property - the garden has transformed from a dusty, life-less space to a lush and private garden space. Which was your favourite spot? Let me know in the comments, and don't forget to like and subscribe for more inspiring garden tours! 🌻
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