Top 6 Non-Invasive Plants That Thrive in Small Gardens

It can be difficult to plan ideas for a small garden because of the vast options of flowers, plants, and foliage available to gardeners. Finding plants that aren’t invasive and won’t take over the entirety of your garden can be very tricky.

These 6 plants will flourish and make great additions to your small garden. We’ve included flowers, trees, and vegetable plants that are ideal to plant in a small outdoor space.

Landscape Rose

This rose bush is very easy to maintain and can be used as a border around gardens. They only grow to be roughly 2-3 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide, making them perfect for a small garden.

It is recommended to make sure that these plants have at least 6-8 hours of sun for the best blooms in your outdoor space. (Zones 4-11)

Garlic

Garlic is an easy veggie to grow in small gardens. Simply plant one clove, which will develop into a whole bulb over time.

Gardeners recommend planting garlic in the fall. However, it can also be planted in the early spring. Homegrown garlic is an excellent addition to anyone’s kitchen. Its’ bold flavor complements many dishes.

Dogwood

Dogwood trees are a beautiful way to incorporate trees into any small garden. It is best to plant this tree in full sun to partial shade.

The gorgeous flowers these trees bring in the spring will make your small outdoor space colorful and bright. Dogwood trees come in a dwarf form that will grow 8-10 feet tall and wide. This will make them suitable trees for a small garden. (Zones 5-8)

Shallots

Shallots are another great vegetable to grow in a small outdoor space. Planting one bulb in your garden can result in five or six shallots.

Using this ratio, it is easy to control the number of shallots yielded in a space. Shallots are also non-invasive, making them a great vegetable to include in gardens.

Lastly, shallots are easy to preserve throughout the winter season.

Nelly Moser

If you are considering adding a trellis to your garden space, this clematis vining plant will suit your small garden perfectly. The striped flowers will add a hint of color to your small outdoor space.

It is recommended to grow Nelly Moser with other clematises, such as Jackman, Texensis, or alpine, so you can create blooms in your garden space throughout all four seasons.

Swiss Chard

Swiss Chard will create leaves for many months throughout the year. This nutritious green veggie is one tolerable to heat and cooler weather, making it a durable vegetable for all small gardens. Swiss chard is the perfect leafy vegetable to add to any salad, casserole, or pasta dish.

Small gardens are much more manageable when adding in these non-invasive plants. Nelly Moser and Landscape Rose will make your garden more colorful. At the same time, Garlic and Swiss Chard will create a plentiful supply of vegetables to use in one of your favorite recipes.

By planting a variety of greenery, you’ll create a well-balanced garden.

Are you interested in growing a vegetable garden in a small outdoor living space? Then check out these awesome veggies to grow, too.

(Photos Courtesy of Carol Munro, Yortw, Charles Dawley)