Garden pergolas on a budget

A nice shadow can do wonders for your garden design, says Joe Swift

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

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

Becky and Graham Russell instantly fell in love with this garden when they came to view the 1950s three-bed semi. ‘We’d been living in a sixth-floor flat and wanted outdoor space for the kids,’ Becky

1 CHANGE THE BACKDROP Brighten up your patio area by repainting the brickwork or render. Go for a warm neutral or soft pastel shade for a stylish backdrop. 2 ZONE THE SPACE Rearrange garden furniture

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