Gardens

Savvy ideas for even the tiniest of gardens

Small spaces, big ideas

Vertical planting

No space for flowerbeds? Create a stunning display with hanging baskets and wall-mounted planters for your fave plants.

Gold Wire Semi Circle Hanging Basket, £12, Gold Wire Round Outdoor Hanging Basket, £12, Elements Orange Hanging Basket, £12, Teal Metal Wall Planter, £12, Black Hexagonal Wall Planter, £15, Elements Vete Teal Planter, £10, Gold Round Hanging Planter, £10, Elements White Planter on Wire Frame in White or Ochre, £16 each, Fibre Clay Ribbed Pots, £12 small, £16 large, all Dunelm

STEP UP Whether you want to create a display of your favourite flowers or need extra storage space, a plant ladder does the job and maximises your space. Rowlinson Alderley Plant Ladder, £84.99 large, £74.99 small, very.co.uk

ON REFLECTION Create the illusion of more space by mounting a garden mirror on the wall. Weathered Effect Garden Mirror, £20, Wilko

STRUNG UP Solar-powered string lights are ideal for illuminating small spaces. Hang them along a fence, wind them around a balcony or suspend them from the branches of a tree.

10 Vintage Bulb Solar String Lights, £12, Matalan

Fencing match

Maximise the feeling of space with slatted fencing that lets the light stream through. Hang shelving from the fence to display your favourite plants, and choose furniture with compact proportions combined with showerproof scatter cushions for added comfort.

Hanging Shelf, £8, Wooden Whale Planter, £20, White Wooden Lantern, £16, Straw Cool Bag, £14, Outdoor Solar LED String, £12, Stripe Picnic Blanket, £12, Reversible Whale Print Outdoor Cushion, £10, Plastic Crackle Effect Dip Bowl, £6, Sunbathing Garden Sign, £3, Blue Bubble Plastic Outdoor Wine Glass, £3, all Matalan

Sail away

A sail shade will protect you from the sun’s glare and create privacy if you’re overlooked. Best of all, it doesn’t take up any floor space. Kookaburra 2m Triangle Lime Green Party Sail Shade (Water-resistant), £25.99, primrose.co.uk

RAISE THE BAR

Chic and compact, this bar set has a small carbon footprint and a high sitting position for a better view.

2 Seater Bamboo Bar Bistro Set, £200, Habitat

ON THE BENCH

This clever seat has a built-in storage chest underneath, which is ideal for storing children’s toys or gardening tools.

Dakota Fields Wooden Bench, £139.99, Wayfair

Working al-desko

The folding chairs slot neatly inside the drop-leaf table to save space when not in use. Plus there’s a deep trough at the back of the table for versatile storage, from herb pots to condiments and even office essentials if working outdoors. Trough 2 Seater Bistro Set, £150, Habitat