Small courtyard ideas
plants to block them out. But you could also be cutting out light, so use screening carefully.
For the sitting area, comfortable seats are a must, unless you enjoy sitting on a hard bench. Outdoor sofas and easy chairs are attractive and comfy and usually come with washable cushion covers. Before setting up the seating area, track the movement of the sun to make sure the space has the right amount of light and shade. A sturdy outdoor umbrella adds flexibility.
Plants
If you’re constructing a new courtyard, create a planting bed to define the space and make it feel more like an outdoor room.
Container plants can be used to establish usable space within the courtyard. Position smaller containers around the edges with larger plants grouped in the corners as focal points.
For shady courtyards, suitable plants include plectranthus, gardenias, forest bell bush
leather leaf ferns and Carissa macrocarpa. Be sure to fertilise regularly and water well and sufficiently.
Planting a variety of fragrant shrubs and flowers will ensure hours of pleasure.
Putting these ideas into practice will allow you to enjoy your small courtyard all year round.