Square with flair

If your patio is looking a bit tired, now is the perfect time to plan a revamp

The Smiths made their garden more usable by dividing it into split-level spaces, each with its own look, feel and purpose

Maximise the potential of your compact space by giving these ideas a go for a stylish update – your outdoor space will instantly feel bigger and brighter

Design solutions

The natural crunch and colour of gravel paths and landscaping brings harmony to a country garden, while planting through the stones brings a softer style to beds and borders

Alasdair and Philippa Beaumont weren’t going to let a tiny plot stop them having the garden of their dreams