Here are some clever ways to help to maximise your garden’s potential:

Vertical Gardening – You don’t have to sacrifice space to have a flourishing garden.

• Wall planters: utilise your vertical space with wall-mounted planters or pocket planters to grow flowers, herbs or small vegetables.
• Climbers: Install trellises for climbing plants like ivy or jasmine to add greenery without taking up ground space.

Multi-Purpose Furniture – Opt for furniture that serves multiple purposes.

• Convertible furniture: benches with storage, foldable tables, chairs that can easily be stacked or stored, small sofa and coffee table sets to be used for both relaxing and dining.

Shading Solutions – Freestanding Patio Awnings are the perfect finishing touch.

• Electric Awnings: consider investing in an electric patio awning to perfect your outdoor retreat. These wall-mounted designs can extend over your outdoor space, providing protection from the elements, allowing you to make the most of your courtyard garden. With the ability to retract when not needed, they offer flexibility in shading and help create a comfortable environment for relaxation and entertaining.

Check out our patio awnings section for further information.

Lighting – Uplift your garden at night.

• String lights: hang string lights or fairy lights to create a cosy and inviting atmosphere in the evening.
• Solar-powered lights: use solar powered garden lights to illuminate pathways and borders to create a warm ambience and the illusion of a bigger, lighter space.

Water features – Add a touch of tranquility.

• Small fountains: incorporate a small, space-efficient fountain or water feature to add a soothing element without overwhelming the space. This is an easy way to add life to your garden.

Efficient layout – Optimise your garden design.

• Zoning: divide the courtyard into functional zones, such as dining areas, relaxing areas and gardening areas to make the most of the space.
• Pathways: create clear pathways to navigate the space easily, preventing it from feeling overcrowded or cluttered.

By combining these ideas, you can create a beautiful, functional and inviting garden space in your small, city centre courtyard garden.