Perfect your patio

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

Design solutions

As the season turns, there’s no need to stick to fiery hues – choose cool, calm colours instead

Keep autumn at bay with splashes of colour and flowering perennials, says Joe Swift

REAL readers' gardens!

Planting in containers can transform patios and terraces, and you can change the plants to match the seasons, says Nicola Stocken