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    • 16 Courtyard Gardens Ideas to Maximize Your Small Space and Inspire Your Dreamy Al Fresco Moments

      There’s so much that can be done with these smaller garden plots, as these designs show — the experts share their best tips

      By Faiza Saqib Last updated last week

    • How to Design a Small Garden — 10 Steps to Turn a Tiny Space Into a Flourishing Oasis

      Follow this advice from professionals for a garden to be proud of, whatever its size

      By Jacky Parker Published 3 weeks ago

    • How to Make a Small Garden Look Bigger — 10 Insider Tricks From Garden Designers

      Discover the clever ideas and nifty tricks landscapers and garden designers use to create an illusion of more outdoor space

      By Jacky Parker Published 5 April 2025

    • Small Patio Ideas — 8 Clever Ways to Style Up Even the Tiniest of Outdoor Spaces

      If you're dreaming of turning your small patio into a dream space the right combination of practical and creative ideas will help you max up its potential

      By Sarah Wilson Last updated 2 weeks ago

    • This "Layered Garden" Idea is the Secret to Growing More Fruit and Vegetables If You've Got a Small Yard

      Expert gardener Christina Chung's approach to growing your own in small spaces is a genius approach that looks great, too

      By Hugh Metcalf Published 3 March 2024

    • Shade Garden Ideas — 14 Ways to Transform Backyards With Limited Sunlight

      Say goodbye to the dull areas of your outdoor living space and welcome color, texture and bright foliage with these ideas for a shade garden or patio

      By Becks Shepherd Last updated 29 July 2024

    • 5 Planting Tricks That Will Make a Small Front Yard Look Bigger — And Grow Your Home's Curb Appeal

      A small front yard doesn't mean you need to hold back with your landscaping, and these ideas will help yours feel bigger than it is

      By Luke Arthur Wells Published 4 June 2024

    • 15 Urban Garden Ideas That Will Make Even Busy City Spaces Feel Like a Retreat

      Garden designers and landscapers explain how to get the best from urban outside spaces

      By Jacky Parker Last updated 23 April 2025

    • 8 Tranquil Water Garden Ideas That Look Beautiful and Train Your Ear Away From Noisy Outdoor Distractions

      If you enjoy spending time outdoors and are looking for ways to elevate your backyard's ambiance, here are 88 water garden ideas that are sure to inspire.

      By Amiya Baratan Published 8 April 2025

    • "Cocktail gardens" are the backyard trend we're buying into this summer - they're chic and actually easy to grow

      Make sure you've got the garnishes for your favorite cocktails to hand with this edible backyard idea

      By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published 6 July 2023

    • How Can I Make My Small Garden Look Expensive? 6 Luxurious Little Details That Make a Difference

      From little things that add a touch of luxury to big things that make a grand statement, these are the best designer tricks to give your garden a high-end feel

      By Sarah Wilson Published 18 April 2025

    • How to grow your own "urban cutting garden" for flowers in containers, no matter how small your backyard is

      Cut flower gardens might seem like a rural ideal, but you can really grow your own in compact city yards, patios and even balconies, too

      By Amy McArdle Published 7 August 2023

    • Before and After — How a Designer Turned a Small City Dirt Plot Into a Garden With a Fireplace, Breakfast Bar, and Outdoor Shower

      Despite being in the heart of the city, this courtyard garden maintains the feeling of complete seclusion

      By Maya Glantz Published 4 weeks ago

    • Outdoor Furniture Ideas for Small Spaces — These 8 Designs are Ideal for the Coziest Backyard

      Make the most of your small yard, balcony, or patio area with our favorite outdoor furniture ideas that create the most comfortable lounging space

      By Matilda Bourne Published 25 May 2024

    • Flower Bed Ideas — 11 Planting Styles That Will Inspire Your Backyard Design and Elevate Its Greenery

      Make your flower beds the cornerstone of your garden design by using these clever techniques, approved by gardening pros

      By Hebe Hatton Last updated 15 August 2024

    • I'm Obsessed With This Potted 'Mini Meadow' Idea for Filling a Small Container Garden With Beautiful Flowers

      You don't need sprawling lawns to give your garden a meadow-style feel — all you really need is a container garden and some choice plants

      By Amiya Baratan Published 3 weeks ago

    • 7 Succulent Garden Ideas That Will Elevate Your Outdoor Space — And Add Beautiful Dimension

      Whether you're using them in small vignettes or much larger planting schemes, succulents offer carefully curated moments to the outdoors

      By Sarah Wilson Published 4 October 2024

    • This Gardening Trend is the Perfect Way to Make Your Yard Feel Pretty and Whimsical, Say Landscape Designers

      Turning fairytales into reality, these simple design tips will transform your garden into a wonderland

      By Amiya Baratan Published 18 July 2024

    • 5 Vegetable Plants That Are Ideal for Small Gardens — So You Can Grow-Your-Own in Even a Tiny Yard

      Don't let a small yard stop you from cultivating your very own farm-to-table vegetable patch. These vegetables are perfect for growing in small spaces

      By Matilda Bourne Published 12 August 2024

    • This Viral Gardening Trend is Loved by Experts — "It's the Best-Looking Idea for Growing Vegetables"

      I've spotted this way of growing vegetables in your yard all over social media — and I think it might be the most stylish way to make a vegetable garden

      By Hugh Metcalf Published 17 March 2024

    • 5 tricks to make "indoor mini gardens" look amazing and fully embrace this creative container planting trend

      From plant selection to pots and potting mediums, here's what our expert advises

      By Jacky Parker Published 16 July 2023

    • Gardeners Are Styling These Mediterranean Flowering Plants Like Bonsai — It's a Pretty Idea for Small Yards

      This one's for all the bougainvillea fans that don't have enough space for a full-grown tree

      By Amiya Baratan Published 31 August 2024

    • How Can I Add Storage to a Small Backyard? 6 Ideas to Try That Look as Good as They Are Useful

      Maximize your outdoor storage space with these ideas from experts that work even in tiny spaces

      By Jacky Parker Published 2 July 2024

    • 7 Japanese Garden Ideas That Channel the Elements of Nature to Make Your Outdoor Space Feel Serene

      Take inspiration from Japan's legacy of outdoor design and transform your garden into an oasis that breathes relaxation with these seven elements of design.

      By Amiya Baratan Published 4 weeks ago

    • This small backyard has a clever idea that elevates its pool and turns it into a sensory garden all at once

      A designer reveals how he elevated the pool in this modern landscaping project

      By Amy McArdle Published 26 July 2023

    • Mediterranean Garden Ideas — 11 Planting, Landscaping and Design Inspirations for a Sunny Backyard

      Tap into the trend for Mediterranean garden ideas to create a dream summer sanctuary where you can take it easy

      By Sarah Wilson Published 26 May 2024

    • This 'Modular' Outdoor Bench Is a Genius Idea for a Small Garden — Especially If You Want to Entertain Outside

      A single bench may be all you have room for, but it's not ideal for hosting guests outside. This budget-friendly design from Habitat, however, solves that problem

      By Olivia Wolfe Published 16 March 2025

    • 10 Garden Screening Ideas That Will Create Boundaries, Hide Eyesores, and Give You All the Privacy You Could Wish for

      Whether you want privacy, different zones or a pretty property boundary, discover some attractive screening ideas that garden designers and landscapers suggest

      By Jacky Parker Published 2 weeks ago

    • 4 unbelievable ways designers have created indoor gardens - they'll transform your unloved corners

      No space for an outdoor garden? Let these unexpected indoor gardens inspire you

      By Hebe Hatton Published 22 October 2023

    • How to position container plants on a patio – 10 simple placement tricks that make any backyard look better

      This container garden expert shares their secrets to make your patio feel well-designed and purposeful

      By Luke Arthur Wells Published 29 August 2023

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