If you have a smaller garden, it may seem like your options are limited, but there's a surprising amount of scope for even the smallest spaces. There's hope for all of us with these top tips!
Helena Davies, the head of home buying at, said:"Invest in multifunctional pieces to maximise an outdoor space. For example, a coffee table can be used as a footstool if you add a large cushion on top, and a compact stool can double up as a side table or extra seating for guests."The experts said it's important not to overcrowd your garden with large sofas that 'maximise outdoor lounging'.
, recommending a 'little bistro set', as you can move it around depending on the weather, and it's easily stored when the rain hits.Vertical styling is 'key' in smaller gardens to maximise your floor space, according to Fontenot, with festoon lighting adorning your walls and fences and hooks for your hanging baskets and tools. It's important to keep your ground clear of any clutter, as it is an 'instant' way to make your outdoor space appear larger.
The PR manager recommended different types of palms and grasses if you fancy a tropical garden. You can boost a dull corner with colourful plant pots in different sizes, pairing larger pots with taller shrubs or climbers at the back of the arrangement and installing bedding and border plants towards the front.
Willems said you can create an effective display with pots that hook onto fences or wrap them around drainpipes to let nature flourish.
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