1) Wall-mounted planters or pots

Wall-mounted planters or pots vertical climbing plants are a great way to make sure you can have more plants in less space. This is perfect for an alternative herb garden.

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2) Use a retaining wall to create two levels.

A retaining wall is a great way to create levels and zones within your garden, our Small Walling Stone is a great way to do this. Shop here.

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3) Wildflowers to keep your garden bright

Plants liven up any space but if you don’t want too much maintenance a wildflower patch can be an amazing option.

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4) Pave diagonally

This is a common technique used by landscape designers in order to make paths look longer than they are. Find our collection of paving stones here.

5) Create zones or "mini gardens"

When you have a little journey to go on to get to the ‘seating area’ in your garden it can trick you into feeling like there is more space. Seating areas and rockeries are perfect for this. View garden hedging stone here.

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6) Use Outdoor mirrors

Adding mirrors to any space will instantly make it look bigger. Hang them on your wall or fence and it will make the garden seem so much longer!

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7) Don't be afraid to landscape.

Using different textures in a small garden might seem scary but bold choices often pay off. View our granite boulders for an amazing feature here.

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8) Focus of symmetry - granite gateposts

Bends aren't always the best place to go in small gardens, opt for clean lines and symmetry instead. Granite gateposts at the entrance are a good way to start this off. Shop here.

9) Create a pathway - Setts

Creating a pathway through any size space leads the eye in a specific direction and uses forced perspective to create the optical illusion of elongated space. View our granite setts here.

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10) Go crazy

Be adventurous with a sculpture or different choice of paving. Our Crazy Paving is perfect for a small patio area in a traditional-style garden.Shop here.