On a driveway, atop a doghouse, up a wall -- here's how to garden in small and unusual spaces.
Garden in a driveway
Landscape architect Jeni Webber replaced this Palo Alto home's solid driveway with two strips of concrete, leaving space for a tiny garden in the middle.
In the parking strip
The parking strip that patch of ground between the sidewalk and the street is often a neglected no-man's-land. However, the right plants can turn an eyesore into a treasured extension of your garden.
In a posthole
This mini park in downtown Portland (planted in a spot meant for a lamppost) proves that there is no space too small for a garden.
On a vertical garden tower
No room to garden? A vertical garden tower will give you plenty of space for edibles, and takes up very little room.
Between pavers
Randi Herman wanted to plant something unique between the pavers in her Berkeley backyard; instead of using predictable groundcovers she went for a mix of lettuces and beets.
On a city roof
Plants that grow on city rooftops need to be able to stand up to constant sunlight and harsh winds. For this project, landscape designer Lauren Schneider mixed California natives that thrive in hot, dry conditions with plants that evolved in similar climates.
On the patio
Having fresh greens at your fingertips is one of the best parts of the growing season. And with a raised planter on the back patio, you can have a continual supply of salad greens nearly year-round. You can make one using a ready-made redwood window box from the nursery.
Atop a doghouse
Even Fido deserves a living roof. You can buy this stylish doghouse from prefab firm Modern Cabana. The roof is ready to plant.
On a table
Pasadena landscape architect Heather Lenkin came up with a simple way to make a tabletop garden. Follow her easy how-to for a living centerpiece of your own.
In the air
Looking for the ultimate low-maintenance houseplant? Tillandsias, also known as air plants, are native to tropical parts of the Americans, where they live without soil on trees and rocks.
In a tray
Irish moss and Scotch moss combine with lady's slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum) to form the illusion of a garden. A copper tray catches drips from terra-cotta pots with soft earth-tone glazes.
In a frame
Instead of framing a picture, why not a whole garden? Here, cuttings of assorted succulents knit together to create colorful, textural living tapestries.
On a birdfeeder
This easy-to-assemble birdfeeder is the perfect place to plant a miniature green roof. Groundcovers like moss, ivy, thyme, and small sedums, will flourish in the shallow depth of the feeders' roof.
In a tiny spot
If you don't have a lot of square footage for your garden, experiment with plants that don't take up a lot of space. Colonnade apple trees grow upright and extremely narrow.
In 4 square feet
You can grow a lot in 4 square feet. This little patch of soil has been planted with tomatoes, basil, chives, and cucumbers.
Landscape architect Jeni Webber replaced this Palo Alto home's solid driveway with two strips of concrete, leaving space for a tiny garden in the middle.
In the parking strip
The parking strip that patch of ground between the sidewalk and the street is often a neglected no-man's-land. However, the right plants can turn an eyesore into a treasured extension of your garden.
In a posthole
This mini park in downtown Portland (planted in a spot meant for a lamppost) proves that there is no space too small for a garden.
No room to garden? A vertical garden tower will give you plenty of space for edibles, and takes up very little room.
Between pavers
Randi Herman wanted to plant something unique between the pavers in her Berkeley backyard; instead of using predictable groundcovers she went for a mix of lettuces and beets.
On a city roof
Plants that grow on city rooftops need to be able to stand up to constant sunlight and harsh winds. For this project, landscape designer Lauren Schneider mixed California natives that thrive in hot, dry conditions with plants that evolved in similar climates.
On the patio
Having fresh greens at your fingertips is one of the best parts of the growing season. And with a raised planter on the back patio, you can have a continual supply of salad greens nearly year-round. You can make one using a ready-made redwood window box from the nursery.
Atop a doghouse
Even Fido deserves a living roof. You can buy this stylish doghouse from prefab firm Modern Cabana. The roof is ready to plant.
Pasadena landscape architect Heather Lenkin came up with a simple way to make a tabletop garden. Follow her easy how-to for a living centerpiece of your own.
In the air
Looking for the ultimate low-maintenance houseplant? Tillandsias, also known as air plants, are native to tropical parts of the Americans, where they live without soil on trees and rocks.
Irish moss and Scotch moss combine with lady's slipper orchids (Paphiopedilum) to form the illusion of a garden. A copper tray catches drips from terra-cotta pots with soft earth-tone glazes.
In a frame
Instead of framing a picture, why not a whole garden? Here, cuttings of assorted succulents knit together to create colorful, textural living tapestries.
On a birdfeeder
This easy-to-assemble birdfeeder is the perfect place to plant a miniature green roof. Groundcovers like moss, ivy, thyme, and small sedums, will flourish in the shallow depth of the feeders' roof.
If you don't have a lot of square footage for your garden, experiment with plants that don't take up a lot of space. Colonnade apple trees grow upright and extremely narrow.
In 4 square feet
You can grow a lot in 4 square feet. This little patch of soil has been planted with tomatoes, basil, chives, and cucumbers.
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