it depends on the zone you are in, the amount of sunlight, soil, etc.
I have a very small back yard, 25' x 25'. here is it a couple years ago (gotta
update it!) I drew the whole thing out, planned the plantings
http://weloveteaching.com/landscape/sit/sit.htm

there are two good pointers. one are gardening books about "small spaces" and the
other is looking in the backyard of neighbors. looking has added benefit because
neighbors are likely to give you plants if they have extra.

this summer I had 2 parties, both time with over 20 people. my backyard is more lush
this year than ever and the people just loved the "cosy" factor and the fish pond
with waterfall. Ingrid

"jess" wrote:

My dad wants to start a garden; however, we do not have a large yard.
i was wondering if anyone knew specific types of flowers or plants that
grow well in small areas. Also, what plants/flowers look well
together?
-Thanks Jess



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