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7 Tips to Create a Simple Garden from Scratch at Home!

Check out tips for creating a welcoming green projects in your home with a simple and attractive garden

By CASACOR Publisher

Submitted at Mar 10, 2025, 7:00 AM

08 min de leitura
Scale Architecture Project.

Scale Architecture Project. (Fotos: André Nazareth / Produção: Andrea Falchi)

Incorporating a simple garden is a charming way to bring comfort and well-being to the projects. In addition to beautifying the residence, it promotes contact with nature, contributes to the improvement of air quality and offers a pleasant refuge to rest during the day. A green area cultivated practically ensures relaxation without requiring large investments or continuous maintenance time. Discover how to transform a corner of your home into a simple and functional garden:

1. Choose the ideal location for your simple garden


Isabela Bethonico and Studio Tertúlia - Bathroom: Pink or Anything That Makes You Almost Feel. CASACOR Minas Gerais 2023 Project. In the picture, bathtub with indoor garden, bathroom with yellow walls.

Isabela Bethonico and Studio Tertúlia - Bathroom: Pink or Anything That Makes You Almost Feel. CASACOR Minas Gerais 2023 Project. (Studio Tertúlia/CASACOR)

Select an accessible space with good natural lighting, avoiding areas with excess shade or constant moisture. Analyze the available land and ensure that it is possible to cultivate as desired, whether directly in the soil or in pots and planters to facilitate the arrangement of plants.

2. Choose the species suitable for the projects


Vertical garden for small spaces

(Pinterest/CASACOR)

Opt for easy-to-care species, such as succulents, cacti, ferns, and mini flowering shrubs that require little care and adapt well to small areas. Plants resistant to the local climate greatly simplify cultivation and ensure the constant health of your simple garden without requiring daily attention.

3. Prepare the soil correctly to start the simple garden


Three large olive trees frame the projects of this house in MG. Landscape project by Flávia D'urso. In the picture, living room with garden.

(Favaro Jr/Divulgação)

A healthy soil is the foundation of any vigorous garden. Check if the soil is drainable and rich in nutrients. Mix potting soil with organic fertilizer to ensure enough nutrients to feed the plants for a long time. This promotes healthy growth and reduces the need for constant maintenance.

4. Arrange the plants harmoniously


Suite Architects - Casa Kraftizen Cosentino. CASACOR São Paulo 2023 Project.

Suite Architects - Casa Kraftizen Cosentino. CASACOR São Paulo 2023 Project. (MCA Estúdio/CASACOR)

Organize the chosen species in a pleasant manner, distributing them by heights, colors, and volumes. Place larger plants at the back and smaller ones at the front to provide a visual balance. This simple organization values the space and gives the garden an organized and inviting aspect.

5. Adopt a simple routine of care and maintenance


House in the Botanical Garden gains freshness with outdoor areas filled with green. Project by Manuela Santos. In the picture, home office with terrace with plants.

(Photos: André Nazareth / Production: Andrea Falchi/CASACOR)

Keep a simple and punctual care calendar, such as watering once or twice a week and trimming dry branches to maintain the beauty of the green space. Avoid complications by choosing low-maintenance plants. Use plant covers to prevent weeds and periodically apply organic fertilizers that are easy to handle.

6. Invest in decorative elements that enhance the space


Tropical garden brings a mix of foliage, textures, and vegetation. Horto Girassol Project. In the picture,

(Juliano Colodeti, from MCA Estudio/CASACOR)

Complementing the composition of plants with small decorative accessories, such as colored pebbles, expanded clay, or decorative pots, makes the garden attractive. These simple details enhance the visual presentation and bring personality to the green space that can transform your small simple garden into a welcoming and very pleasant place.

7- Include furniture to complete the experience


zanardo landscaping terrace helade casacor sp 2022 garden bench pot

Zanardo Landscaping - Terrace Hélade. CASACOR São Paulo 2022 Project. (Renato Navarro/CASACOR)

Investing in comfortable furniture for the outdoor area is the "cherry on top" to enjoy your garden and, on top of that, create a social living area for residents to have their moments in contact with nature, as well as receiving friends and family in a healthy, green, and very welcoming environment. CASACOR Publisher is an agent that creates exclusive content, developed by the CASACOR Technology team based on the knowledge base of casacor.com.br. This text has been edited by Yeska Coelho. [April-See-Also]W3siaWQiOjE4OTM0MCwidGl0bGUiOiI2IFBsYW50YXMgcXVlIGFqdWRhbSBhIG1hbnRlciBzdWEgY2FzYSBmcmVzY2EgbmF0dXJhbG1lbnRlIn0seyJpZCI6MTg3NDk4LCJ0aXRsZSI6IkNhcGltLWRvcy1QYW1wYXM6IGNvbW8gY3VsdGl2YXIgZSBkZWNvcmFyIGNvbSBhIGVzcCYjeEU5O2NpZSJ9LHsiaWQiOjE4OTI4NywidGl0bGUiOiJPIHF1ZSAmI3hFOTsgY2VyJiN4RTI7bWljYSBmcmlhPyBQYXNzbyBhIHBhc3NvIHBhcmEgZmF6ZXIgZW0gY2FzYSJ9XQ==[/April-See-Also]