Sure, it would be nice to cash in, but I would terribly miss my garden and large corner lot surrounded by 40-year-old spruce trees.
However, it's not the end of the world moving to a smaller space -- even for gardeners.
Empty-nesters, condo owners, young families and others who have neither the time nor space for big-scale gardens are turning to small-space gardening.
Scale, plant material and hardscaping are the three most important elements when it comes to small-space gardening.
Clean, simple lines are always best when it comes to scale. Don't worry the effect will be hard. Plants will do all the necessary softening and will look doubly effective when contained within an elegant, formal framework.
And just because you are space-challenged doesn't mean you have to be limited in terms of plant material. Vines, annuals, perennials and even vegetables will do well given the proper conditions.
Gardeners are discovering many edibles do well in hanging baskets, window boxes or when laced through latticework, provided they get sufficient water and six or more hours of direct sunlight per day.
Most herbs grow effectively in pocket-sized gardens. Flowering herbs also earn their keep as decorative plants.
