Aim for a balance of 50% planting and furniture to 50% paving or decking to create an appealing, uncluttered patio garden.
Choose cool colors like blue and purple for plants to make your garden look bigger, as these colors appear to recede, creating a sense of more space.
Use tall plants like alliums, agapanthus, or lilies in narrow borders to add height and make the space feel more substantial.
Save space by building seating that doubles as storage or by integrating seating into your garden design, such as a corner bench or boundary seating.
Opt for plants with long flowering seasons, like Rosa Flower Carpet Amber and Rosa 'Lady of Shalott', to ensure your garden looks vibrant for extended periods.
Add greenery to vertical spaces with hanging planters filled with bedding, ferns, trailing alpines, or herbs. They are also great for growing shallow-rooted vegetables like salad leaves.
Make your small garden appear larger by dividing it with flowerbeds, screens, or hedges, creating distinct areas that add interest and variety.
Light-colored materials for paving or boundaries can make your garden look more spacious and bright, especially in shady areas.
Stick to a limited selection of plants to create a cohesive and professionally designed look in your garden, avoiding a cluttered appearance.