Tiny Gardening!: 20 Enormously Fun Growing Activities! Big Science. Tiny Tools. Includes 48-Page Gardening Guide! 34 Pieces

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Investing in a sturdy ladder can make looking after beautiful wall climbing plants both easier and safer. Here at Henchman, we have just the ladder you need. A colourful buddleia is an ideal plant for this kind of garden; easy to care for, it will attract lots of bees and butterflies when it flowers. Will it take much looking after? Balance - Everything that is used in your garden ideas should have some visual weight. Balance is a way that your garden ideas feel even through all of the spaces created. There are two kinds of balance; formal, and informal. Both can work well when used correctly. Often, simple is best and placing pots and planters along the top of your wall can have a great effect. Not only will it add interest, but colour and texture too.

Trellis - a great option if you’re worried about damaging your wall. You can make these yourself or buy one from garden and DIY retailers. If your small garden is feeling a little tired and in need of TLC, consider giving a new lease of life to exterior walls and fencing with a bright, vibrant colour (using the best masonry paint).

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In the Pink - if concrete is a bit too brutalist for your little piece of paradise - paint it pink and add some lime green cushions for extra zing. Would a covered space for all-year-round use be helpful?If we have learned anything from this year, it's that maximising time out in the garden is key to wellbeing and, sometimes, socialising. Consider adding a permanent cover over a section of garden for use in rainy weather. There’s something calming about having a white scheme. It’s a blank canvas you can add to and change up whether it’s with cushions, plants and flowers'

If your space is too wee for a traditional garden table and chairs set up, try incorporating a small side table as a place to rest your alfresco cuppa (or even better, sundowner).You may think this isn't possible to grow your own veg in a small garden, particularly if you want to use it to socialise. But not all crops require a large dedicated patch. Turn a small courtyard into a lush habitat with a tactile and towering living wall. Plant up a natural focal point for a super contemporary way to add interest while keeping much-needed floor space clear for patio slabs and super-sociable seating. Balance the domineering wall with a trio of large pots with small fruit trees and bedding plants. A top tip is to choose light-reflecting colours and add details you’d find indoors, such as mirrors, which will make a small garden look and feel bigger. Small garden layouts

This is another way to take pots and planters off the ground. By placing them on the steps of a step ladder you're freeing up the space below for more greenery. The well worn appearance of an old or no longer used wooden step ladder also adds rustic charm to your garden. Herb gardens don't have to only exist on your windowsills or in a large dedicated vegetable patch. Upcycle a side or coffee table to create a homemade and bijou planting area, perfect for herbs. Divide your garden into zones to gain the illusion of extra space. With individual purposes, the space will feel larger because of the multifunctional uses and outdoor 'rooms'. The above differences may seem like huge hindrances for your urban garden design, but don’t let them put you off! We’ve got all the handy tips you need below to create the small garden of your dreams. Introducing a shed in the right type of garden can be a great way of saving space and storing items like bikes and gardening gear, but how do you know if it's right for you? Using your judgement is one thing, but remember to figure out the dimensions where it will be installed as bespoke sheds like these can be quite costly.In garden design, focal points are used to draw and direct the eye of visitors. While filling your outdoor space with an undisturbed collection of plants is bound to look beautiful, people will be unlikely to study it. Now you've decided on your furniture and the layout of your small garden, it's time to fill out the remaining space with plants, glorious plants. Small gardens don't have to compromise on the variety and volume of plants they display either; utilise space that would otherwise go to waste with window boxes and climbing plants, or learn how to make a garden wall to create an eye-catching display of flowers. When working with small indoor spaces, designers will explain the importance of elevating furniture off the floor to create the illusion of more floor space. Wall-mounted bathroom units are a prime example of where this applies. Having plants in pots and planters means you can move them around - and into a conservatory, greenhouse or indoors to protect them when a frost is due.