Right in the heart of summer, you should be enjoying summer barbecues and warm nights under the stars. Perhaps you are already enjoying the barbecues, but not the ones hosted by you. You’d really love to have friends and family over, but you just don’t have space for it. It’s possible you only have a city balcony or tiny courtyard. Not to worry, here are several garden and patio design inspirations for small spaces that will make that tiny space seem more significant and help you enjoy your summer experience. At the very least, you can look forward to the personal daytime retreats or starry night get-together you’ll have next summer!

Faux Grass
If you have a balcony or an urban patio, getting faux grass to decorate your space will create that natural lawn or garden feel. To get it looking as realistic as possible, be sure to lay the grass down on a defined area. Take care to trim the grass just right and get rid of harsh edges. With proper installation, you might just get everyone thinking the grass is real. Whatever you do, make your faux grass look more natural than faux. This Grass Carpet will do wonders for your space. Photo by: Amazon
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Container Garden
While you can create a beautiful outdoor garden with a limited amount of space, a container garden will work best if that space is a balcony or a small courtyard. Container gardens are essential for plants, especially where it is a challenge to come across open g...