Courtyard gardens can be tailored so that however small your space, a purposeful, good-looking backyard can be the result. Ideally, they should combine elegance with low maintenance, too. Even the ...

Here's what you need to turn an enclosed outdoor space into a courtyard haven. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She ...

I am constantly on the lookout for the best plants for a courtyard garden as I have a small courtyard garden myself. It's a ...

Thorough planning and following a few key principles are essential for making a small garden sing. One of the best ways to approach a small garden is to lean into its size, rather than trying make it ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Size might matter in many instances, but a lot can be done with a little. Most city dwellers are lucky to ...

When it comes to designing a small garden, discipline is absolutely essential because every centimetre counts. And Phillip O'Malley, one of Australia's top garden designers, can give advice on just ...

When first planning to plant out a smaller space like this, it’s important to set some guidelines. The first thing to ask is 'What do you want out of the space'. Will it be a space to entertain, are ...