7 ways to make a smaller garden look big

If your outdoor area is limited in size, here are some ways to make it feel much more spacious

Choosing the planting for a small garden can often be harder than for a large one, as every centimetre of space needs to work hard. To help you figure out the best approach, we asked top designers and

Design solutions

There’s a front garden I pass that always stops me in my tracks. It contains grasses, erigeron, a large silver birch and a water trough. Large clumps of rosemary spill onto the pavement. It doesn’t ha

Inspired ways to make the most of your front garden

The joy of a compact garden is that you’re in it, intimately up close to savour every detail. Small spaces demand clarity. You have to be decisive – ruthless even – about your priorities, as it forces