One of the easiest ways to maximize your garden space is by taking advantage of the real estate above the ground, using a method called vertical gardening. This type of landscaping can be practical — for example, if you want to grow fruits or veggies — or purely aesthetic. And whatever your gardening goals, growing vertically can require less labor than tending traditional plantings. “A smaller footprint often means less weeding, and more efficient irrigation and fertilization,” says Chia Ming-Ro, owner and designer at Coastal Homestead edible gardens.