Patio planting ideas – Transform your patio area with small trees and flowers If you have a small garden and patio area you may think that you are limited in how you can create a beautiful planting space. However, there are many wonderful small trees and flowers that you can use to transform even the smallest of spaces. Have you ever thought about small trees for your patio? Trees are can be thought of as large, space-consuming, and take a long time to grow, but that’s not always the case. There are a variety of different types of small trees that will sit beautifully on any patio, whilst adding height and creating a relaxing space you can enjoy spending time in. Examples of small trees would be olive or citrus trees. Olive trees make great ornamental trees and are acknowledged as the universal Tree of Peace. They flower during spring and fruit from august – November making them great year-round trees. Citrus trees bring a Mediterranean feel to any home and are perfect for growing in the UK. They thrive in warmer weather and are recommended to keep inside during the colder months. Compliment your space with small patio trees and flowers in containers and pots Adding potted trees and flowers to your patio will add an extra dimension to your space. Accessorising with plants and different pot styles is a great place to start. Vibrancy, colour, and different textures will help you to bring it all together. Incorporating luscious foliage to each corner of your patio area to bring that contemporary, Mediterranean feel. Like any tree, shrub, or flower location will have to be considered and will vary depending on what your main use of the space will be for. Think about whether you’re prioritising your patio space for dining, entertaining or relaxing, and position your trees in a position that will cater to these. For example, sheltering a bench with small trees will help to create a relaxing space for you and provide extra shade for the non-sun worshippers. You might also want to consider colors and scents. Bringing a kick of vibrancy may be something you want to consider. Trees such as a Flowering Cherry Pink Tree, and Lilac Pink Perfume Trees, are examples of trees that can bring colour to your garden. It’s important to understand the level of care that planted flowers and small trees will need as this varies from planting in the ground. The nutrients in the soil need to be replaced by regular feeding when keeping a tree in a container. They will also dry out much quicker than those growing in the ground so keeping up with regular watering is important. Understanding the needs and level of care is recommended before purchasing any tree, shrub, or flower. Climbing wall plants for more coverage Don’t worry about running out of space on your patio as there is no need to limit your patio planting to the space that you have. Climbers are versatile plants with the instinct to climb and make a great alternative for covering drab exterior features, walls, trellises, or fences that may be ruining your patio area. They can be used to decorate any area and are perfect for smaller spaces as you still get the coverage but don’t take up a lot of floor space. There are many varieties of climbers depending on what you are after. Bring a pop of colour with our Rose Eva, a miniature climber rose that produces beautiful light-pink coloured flowers. Perhaps you want to bring lovely scents to your space, The Wisteria plant is covered with scented pea-like flowers which float between soft oval green leaflets. It’s fast-growing and is really a feature piece when draped along a wall. They are a great addition to your potted flowers and small trees. Easy to maintain low hedging Low hedges are a great way to add shape and structure to your patio area. Allowing you to create borders whilst keeping your patio area light and spacious. Another benefit of low hedging is that they are easy to look after – great news for those who aren’t avid gardeners and don’t want to spend a lot of time maintaining your garden. Great hedging options are Yews and Escallonia. Yews are impressive, are steeped in history (have a read on our yew tree page), and are easily clipped into any shape, meaning you can allow them to grow as much as you want. An easy-going hedge as they grow well in sun or shade and in well-drained soil and are rarely troubled by pests and diseases. Escallonia plants are the perfect patio shrub to implement into your outdoor space. They thrive in milder areas but are frost-hardy. However, it is recommended to protect them from cold winds and harsh frosts. This evergreen bushy shrub showcases pretty pink blossoms from early to mid-summer next to glossy dark evergreen leaves. It requires full sun and fertile, well-drained soil and is best pruned in autumn for shape and size. Summary You can transform any garden and patio space whether it’s large or small. There are a variety of different small trees, shrubs, and flowers that you can use to enhance your outdoor area. We have a variety of garden and patio trees online at Trees Direct. If you need any assistance with deciding what to go for contact us to speak to one of our experts. BACK TO ARTICLES
