Courtyard gardens

This once-unwelcoming backyard is now a stunning city space – and with showstopping lighting, it becomes even more magical as the sun fades…

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

Design solutions

A clever rearrangement of this garden flat has ensured that every inch is filled with purpose and beauty

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

He might be a top landscape designer, but Chris Moss’s own garden in West Sussex is a masterclass in naturalistic, understated design