Design 4 June 2026 12 min read
Garden Cinema Ideas for Cosy Movie Nights
Garden cinema and outdoor movie night ideas for UK gardens: projector lumens, screen sizing, dark-sky timing by month, audio, power safety and real costs.
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Layout ideas, planting schemes, and design inspiration for gardens of every size.
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Small Spaces
Balconies, courtyards, patios, and compact garden ideas.
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Features and Structures
Decking, pergolas, water features, and garden rooms.
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Garden Styles
Cottage, Japanese, Mediterranean, and front garden plans.
Design 4 June 2026 14 min read
Feng Shui Garden Design for UK Gardens
Feng shui garden design for UK gardens: the five elements, the bagua map, chi flow, curved paths, water placement and UK plants that fit each zone.
Design 4 June 2026 11 min read
Garden Camping Ideas for a Family Adventure
Garden camping ideas for UK families: tent setup, tog ratings, warmth tips, campfire food and a dusk-to-dawn activity plan from Lawrie Ashfield.
Design 3 June 2026 14 min read
Garden Design Mistakes UK Pros Always See
The garden design mistakes UK designers fix most often, with the exact path widths, bed depths and evergreen ratios that put each one right.
Design 3 June 2026 14 min read
Blackthorn Hedge: The UK Pros and Cons
An honest blackthorn hedge guide for UK gardens. When Prunus spinosa is the wrong choice, where it belongs, suckering, thorns, sloes and wildlife value.
Design 3 June 2026 17 min read
Food Forest Design for UK Suburban Plots
Food forest design for a normal UK back garden. Seven-layer permaculture scaled to 100-250m2, with dwarf rootstock spacing, layout, and a 5-year plan.
Design 3 June 2026 15 min read
Japanese Moss Garden: A UK Shade Project
How to build a Japanese moss garden in the UK. Real moss species, north-facing siting, pH 5.0 to 6.0, slurry method and a watering regime that works.
Design 3 June 2026 15 min read
Architectural Plants for Easy UK Gardens
Low-maintenance architectural plants for UK gardens. Hardiness ratings, mature heights, and yearly care hours for Phormium, Fatsia, Yucca and more.
Design 3 June 2026 14 min read
Pocket Gardens Big Ideas for Tiny UK Plots
Pocket garden ideas for UK spaces under 5 square metres. Vertical planting, fold-down furniture, mirror tricks, weight limits and real £120 to £900 costs.
Design 3 June 2026 15 min read
Scandinavian Garden Design: A UK Guide
Scandinavian garden design for UK plots. Palette, planting ratios, pale timber, gravel and lighting, with costs from £600 to £4,200 tested in the UK.
Design 3 June 2026 15 min read
Sun Mapping: Zone Your UK Garden by Light
Sun mapping garden guide for UK plots. Track sun and shade hourly, build a garden sun map, then match planting to full sun, partial and deep shade zones.
Design 3 June 2026 14 min read
Winter Hanging Baskets for UK Colour
How to plant winter hanging baskets in the UK. Basket sizes, plant counts, frost protection, and recipes that flower from October to March.
Design 27 May 2026 13 min read
Bamboo Alternatives for Garden Privacy UK
Ten non-invasive alternatives to running bamboo for UK garden privacy, with growth rates, mature heights, RHS hardiness, and cost per metre.
Design 27 May 2026 16 min read
Japanese Stroll Garden Design for UK Gardens
Kaiyu-shiki Japanese stroll garden design for the UK climate. Path layout, plant choices, shakkei borrowed scenery, and budgets from £800 to £3,500.
Design 27 May 2026 16 min read
The Wild Overgrown Garden Trend Explained UK
The wild overgrown garden trend explained for UK gardens. How to make naturalistic planting work, best self-seeders, and how to stay on neighbours side.
Design 26 May 2026 9 min read
Best New Ideas From RHS Chelsea 2026
Best new garden ideas from RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026: plant trends, design themes, sustainable planting and the takeaways for UK home gardens.
Design 20 May 2026 14 min read
Contemporary Cottage Garden: 70/30 Rule UK
The 70/30 rule for a contemporary UK cottage garden: 70% structural planting, 30% loose romantic flowers. Plant lists, colour palette and layout.
Design 20 May 2026 14 min read
Hide Your Bins: 8 UK Screening Plants
Eight UK-tested plants and structures to hide wheelie bins. Pleached hornbeam, bamboo, Pittosporum, Photinia and willow with maintenance and cost data.
Design 20 May 2026 14 min read
Summer Hanging Basket: 6 UK Tested Recipes
Six tested summer hanging basket recipes for UK gardens with exact plant counts for 35cm and 45cm baskets. Watering, feeding and liner advice included.
Design 20 May 2026 11 min read
Alpine Container Display UK: Trough Care
How to build and care for an alpine trough container in the UK. Recipes for 6 trough styles, plant lists, drainage and year-round maintenance.
Design 20 May 2026 11 min read
12 Classic English Garden Elements
12 elements that define a classic English garden: yew hedges, lavender walks, rose arbours, herbaceous borders, sundials, gravel paths and more.
Design 20 May 2026 11 min read
Garden Thugs UK: 10 Plants That Take Over
10 vigorous garden thugs that take over UK borders. Plus one risky vigorous plant worth growing for its sheer beauty if you can control it.
Design 20 May 2026 11 min read
One Pot One Year: A UK Container Plan
A single 50cm pot, planted right, gives 12 months of UK garden interest. Bulbs, perennials and structure layered through the year.
Design 19 May 2026 13 min read
Window Box Plants: 4-Season UK Colour
Year-round 60cm UK window box plans: spring tulips, summer pelargoniums, autumn chrysanthemums, winter cyclamen. Plant counts, costs, drainage, watering.
Design 19 May 2026 16 min read
Nostalgia Gardening 2026: Grandma's Plants
Nostalgia gardening is the 2026 UK trend bringing back heirloom seeds, sweet williams, pre-war peas, and ration-book veg from grandma's plot.
Design 19 May 2026 11 min read
Sissinghurst White Garden: UK Plot Lessons
The world's most famous white garden at Sissinghurst Castle. Vita Sackville-West's design principles, plants used, and how to adapt them for UK home plots.
Design 16 May 2026 12 min read
Best Fire Pits UK 2026: 10 Garden Models Tested
10 UK garden fire pits compared for heat output, fuel efficiency, cooking ability and lifespan. What actually lasts a UK winter and what doesn't.
Design 16 May 2026 11 min read
Growing Tables UK: Vegtrug-Style Raised Beds
VegTrug, Greena, Forest Garden growing tables compared for UK patio growing. Capacity, build quality, what fits in each. Tested over 2024-2025.
Design 14 May 2026 18 min read
How to Design an Outdoor Kitchen UK
Design a UK outdoor kitchen the right way: layout zones, gas and water runs, weatherproof cabinetry, and induction vs charcoal compared by a UK builder.
Design 12 May 2026 12 min read
Choosing an Allotment Shed UK
How to choose an allotment shed in the UK. Materials, size limits, council permission, security and base preparation from years of plot experience.
Design 12 May 2026 13 min read
Steel and Corten in UK Garden Design
How to use Corten and mild steel in UK gardens. Costs, lifespan, patina timing for edging, raised beds, water features and screens.
Design 11 May 2026 11 min read
An Edible Herb Bed for Your UK Allotment
Plan a productive herb bed on a UK allotment. Layout, perennial herb choice, succession sowing, and a 2x2 metre plot plan that crops year-round.
Design 11 May 2026 12 min read
Editorial Pot Combinations for UK Gardens
Six editorial container pot combinations for UK gardens. Pot design, planting recipes, and seasonal swaps from spring bulbs to winter structure.
Design 11 May 2026 12 min read
Garden Steps and Retaining Walls UK Guide
Design garden steps and retaining walls in UK gardens. Riser heights, drainage, foundation depths, balustrade rules, and material costs for sloping plots.
Design 7 May 2026 12 min read
Low-Maintenance Water Features UK
Five low-maintenance UK garden water features. Pondless cascades, recirculating bowls, rills, sealed reservoirs and millstones, ranked by upkeep and cost.
Design 6 May 2026 12 min read
Modern Container Combinations for UK Gardens
Editorial pot design for UK gardens. Thriller-filler-spiller, foliage-led grouping and seasonal swap-outs from working garden designers.
Design 6 May 2026 13 min read
Sustainable Planting Trends for UK Gardens
Sustainable UK garden trends in 2026: drought-tolerant Mediterranean planting, prairie style, peat-free supply, climate-adaptive design and rain gardens.
Design 30 April 2026 14 min read
How to Write a Planting Plan: A UK Step-by-Step
Write a UK planting plan like a pro. Layer methodology, drift sizes, plant-spacing rules, and how to translate a sketch into an ordered buying list.
Design 29 April 2026 13 min read
Bulbs in Perennial Borders: A UK Layering Guide
Plant bulbs in perennial borders for nine months of UK colour. Layering depths, succession order, and how to hide dying bulb foliage in herbaceous beds.
Design 29 April 2026 14 min read
How Much Does a Garden Designer Cost UK?
Garden designer fees in the UK explained: package tiers, RIBA-style stage fees, and what to expect from £500 design plans to £25,000 full builds.
Design 29 April 2026 13 min read
Working with a Garden Designer: UK Process
What to expect when working with a UK garden designer: brief, survey, sketch, plan and build stages with timelines, fees and questions to ask.
Design 28 April 2026 18 min read
Modern Mixed Border Design UK: Plant Communities
Modern mixed border design UK guide. Plant communities replace edged beds. Matrix grasses, year-round seedheads, tested on Staffordshire clay.
Design 27 April 2026 14 min read
Edimentals: Plants That Look Good and Feed You
Edimentals 2026 UK trend guide. Sea kale, artichokes, ornamental kale, samphire, rainbow chard, edible flowers. Border layouts and 12-plant starter list.
Design 15 April 2026 14 min read
The Beth Chatto Dry Garden: Build Yours
Beth Chatto's dry garden principles applied to UK plots. Plant lists, soil prep, and gravel techniques from 30 years of hands-on growing.
Design 14 April 2026 16 min read
New Build Garden: From Rubble to Real Garden
How to transform a new build garden in the UK. Covers rubble removal, soil compaction, drainage fixes, planting plans, and realistic budgets.
Design 11 April 2026 14 min read
Climate-Proof Your UK Garden: What's Changing
Climate change garden UK guide. Shifting hardiness zones, new pests, wetter winters, drier summers. Plants to swap and a 12-point action plan.
Design 11 April 2026 13 min read
£500 Garden Makeover: Real Before & After
Garden transformation budget UK guide with three real case studies at £250, £500 and £1,000. What to spend on, what to skip, and the 80/20 rule.
Design 8 April 2026 13 min read
How to Create a Four-Season Garden
Plan a four-season garden with year-round interest in the UK. Covers winter structure, spring bulbs, summer perennials, and autumn colour planting.
Design 8 April 2026 12 min read
Using Colour in Garden Design
Learn how to use colour in garden design with planting schemes for hot borders, cool beds, and monochrome gardens. Includes a seasonal colour planner.
Design 4 April 2026 12 min read
No Mow May and No Mow Lawns Guide
No mow May UK guide with wildflower results, mowing regimes, and species counts from a 3-year Staffordshire trial. Expert advice on no mow lawns.
Design 3 April 2026 12 min read
Container Planting Ideas for the UK
Container planting ideas for UK gardens. Seasonal recipes, thriller-filler-spiller combos, and expert pot choices tested on Staffordshire clay.
Design 3 April 2026 12 min read
Garden Design Principles for the UK
Learn the core garden design principles that professionals use. Covers proportion, structure, colour theory, and seasonal interest for UK gardens.
Design 3 April 2026 12 min read
How to Create a Bog Garden in the UK
Step-by-step UK guide to building a bog garden. Covers liner construction, best moisture-loving plants, wildlife benefits, and year-round care.
Design 2 April 2026 14 min read
Native Hedgerow Species Guide UK
Native hedgerow species for UK gardens ranked by wildlife value, soil tolerance, and growth rate. Ten species compared with planting guide.
Design 2 April 2026 14 min read
Natural Swimming Ponds: A UK Guide
Natural swimming ponds cost £15,000 to £45,000+ in the UK. Covers planning permission, construction phases, planting zones, and yearly maintenance.
Design 31 March 2026 16 min read
Forest Gardening for Beginners UK
Forest gardening guide for UK beginners. Covers the seven layers, best plants for each layer, establishment timeline, and how to design a food forest.
Design 31 March 2026 14 min read
How to Create a Sunken Garden UK
How to create a sunken garden in the UK. Covers excavation, retaining walls, drainage, planting, costs, and step-by-step construction for any garden size.
Design 31 March 2026 18 min read
Permaculture Principles for UK Gardens
Permaculture principles applied to UK gardens. Covers the 12 design ethics, zone planning, companion planting, water harvesting, and soil building.
Design 31 March 2026 14 min read
Year-Round Interest Garden Planting
Plan year-round interest garden planting with structural evergreens, seasonal colour, and textural plants. Tested planting guide for UK borders.
Design 31 March 2026 16 min read
Edible Hedgerows: Plant & Forage UK
Plant an edible hedgerow in the UK with eight native species. Covers spacing, foraging calendar, sloe gin, rosehip syrup, and wildlife value.
Design 31 March 2026 14 min read
Green Roofs for Sheds & Garden Buildings
Green roof installation for sheds and garden buildings in the UK. Sedum mats, substrate depth, weight loading, and costs from hands-on builds.
Design 30 March 2026 12 min read
How to Create a Gravel Garden UK
Learn how to create a gravel garden in the UK with drought-tolerant plant choices, design tips, and step-by-step guidance from real clay-soil trials.
Design 30 March 2026 12 min read
How to Plan a Mixed Border UK
Plan a mixed border with shrubs, perennials, and grasses for year-round colour. Covers depth, layers, spacing, soil prep, and planting for UK gardens.
Design 30 March 2026 12 min read
School Garden Ideas UK
Practical school garden ideas for UK primary schools. Raised beds, wildlife areas, sensory gardens and seasonal projects tested in Staffordshire.
Design 27 March 2026 12 min read
Allotment Shed Ideas and Storage
Allotment shed ideas and storage solutions from 30 years on UK plots. Covers size rules, tool racks, seed storage, potting benches, and security.
Design 27 March 2026 12 min read
Making a Fairy Garden Step by Step
How to make a fairy garden step by step. Best miniature plants, containers, and accessories for UK gardens, plus seasonal care from a hands-on grower.
Design 27 March 2026 12 min read
Garden Design Trends UK
Top garden design trends shaping UK gardens in 2026. Covers naturalistic planting, rewilding, gravel gardens, outdoor rooms, and climate-resilient design.
Design 27 March 2026 16 min read
The Potager Garden: Edibles Meets Design
Plan a potager garden mixing vegetables, herbs and flowers in one beautiful UK plot. Layout tips, plant combos and seasonal plans from 8 years of trials.
Design 27 March 2026 14 min read
Recycled Garden Projects UK
10 recycled garden projects using pallets, tyres, old boots and kitchen cast-offs. UK ideas with costs from free to 15 pounds, tested 8 years.
Design 26 March 2026 14 min read
Allotment Layout Ideas and Plans UK
Allotment layout plans for 5-rod to full UK plots. Exact bed dimensions, path widths, crop rotation zones, and shed placement from an experienced grower.
Design 24 March 2026 15 min read
Container Pond Ideas for Small Gardens
Container pond ideas for small UK gardens. Covers best containers, aquatic plants, wildlife benefits, setup costs from fifteen pounds, and seasonal care.
Design 22 March 2026 16 min read
Cutting Garden Layout: Design and Plans
Cutting garden layout plans for UK plots. Bed sizes, row spacing, seasonal succession, and design templates from 9 years of growing experience.
Design 20 March 2026 12 min read
Exposed Garden Plants and Windbreak Ideas
How to shelter an exposed garden in the UK. Windbreak types compared, 15 wind-tolerant plants ranked, and the 50% permeability rule from an expert.
Design 19 March 2026 15 min read
City Garden Ideas: Urban Gardening UK
City garden ideas for UK urban spaces from 14sqm to 50sqm. Containers, vertical planting, microclimate design, and food growing in small gardens.
Design 19 March 2026 15 min read
Coastal Gardening UK: Salt-Tolerant Plants
How to garden on the UK coast with salt-tolerant plants. Expert guide to shelter belts, windbreaks, and 15+ plants for exposed coastal plots.
Design 13 March 2026 14 min read
Best Gardens in the World to Visit
Discover 15 of the best gardens in the world to visit on holiday. Travel tips, nearest airports, nearby attractions and links for each garden.
Design 13 March 2026 16 min read
How to Create a Low-Maintenance Garden
How to create a low-maintenance garden UK. Plants, hard landscaping costs, mulching, irrigation and a monthly calendar from 4 years of testing.
Design 11 March 2026 16 min read
Sensory Garden Design: All Five Senses
Sensory garden design using all five senses. Plants, zones, raised beds, and paths for UK gardens including scent, touch, sound, taste, and sight.
Design 11 March 2026 16 min read
White Garden Planting Scheme UK
White garden planting scheme: design an all-white border with seasonal plant combinations, foliage, structure, and Sissinghurst principles.
Design 10 March 2026 14 min read
Garden Ideas for Every Budget
Garden ideas from free to five thousand pounds for UK homes. Covers quick wins, weekend projects, planting schemes, and full garden makeovers.
Design 6 March 2026 13 min read
Front Garden Ideas UK
Improve your UK front garden with practical ideas for kerb appeal. Covers planting, paving, paths, boundaries, bins, and low-maintenance designs.
Design 5 March 2026 14 min read
Outdoor Kitchen and BBQ Area Ideas
Outdoor kitchen and BBQ area ideas for UK gardens. Covers built-in grills, pizza ovens, countertops, shelter options, and budgets from £1,000 to £20,000.
Design 4 March 2026 16 min read
Container Gardening Ideas for the UK
Best container gardening ideas for UK gardens, patios and balconies. Pot sizes, compost mixes, plant combinations and year-round displays from 10 years.
Design 26 February 2026 16 min read
How to Design a Garden from Scratch
Step-by-step guide to designing a garden from scratch in the UK. Site assessment, drainage, sun mapping, budget breakdowns, and planting plans.
Design 23 February 2026 14 min read
Decking Ideas and Design for the UK
UK decking guide covering timber, composite, and hardwood options. Includes costs per square metre, building regulations, anti-slip, and maintenance.
Design 20 February 2026 14 min read
Small Garden Design Ideas for UK Gardens
Small garden design ideas for UK plots. Layout principles, planting for structure, vertical growing, and how to make a compact space feel bigger.
Design 19 February 2026 13 min read
Garden Fence Ideas and Inspiration
Garden fence ideas for UK homes. Covers materials, styles, paint colours, climbers, living fences, and how to make fences a design feature.
Design 16 February 2026 18 min read
Kitchen Garden Design and Layout UK
Plan your kitchen garden with expert UK layout advice. Sizes from 3x3m to 10x6m, four-bed rotation, paths, and what to grow first. Tested in clay soil.
Design 13 February 2026 15 min read
Raised Bed Garden Design Ideas UK
Raised bed design ideas for UK gardens with sizing, materials, layout plans and planting schemes. Tested builds in clay soil over 9 years.
Design 6 February 2026 15 min read
Gardening Projects for Kids UK
12 fun gardening projects for kids in the UK, from sunflower races to pizza gardens. Age-appropriate ideas with costs, timings, and hands-on learning.
Design 5 February 2026 14 min read
How to Create a Cutting Garden UK
Plan a cutting garden in the UK from just 6 sq m. 20+ best flowers, month-by-month calendar, and setup costs from a grower with 8 years' experience.
Design 3 February 2026 15 min read
How to Make a Rain Garden UK
How to make a rain garden in the UK. Covers sizing, excavation, soil mix, native plants, costs from 50 pounds, and step-by-step build guide.
Design 31 January 2026 11 min read
Garden Lighting Ideas for Outdoors
Practical guide to garden lighting for UK outdoor spaces. Covers solar, mains, and 12V options with running costs, IP ratings, and placement tips.
Design 29 January 2026 13 min read
Garden Path Ideas UK
Garden path ideas for UK homes. Covers materials, costs, laying techniques, curved vs straight paths, edging, and planting alongside paths.
Design 24 January 2026 15 min read
South-Facing Garden: Full Sun Guide
South-facing garden advice for UK full-sun plots. Best plants, soil care, watering strategies, and shade solutions from 30 years of hands-on growing.
Design 22 January 2026 12 min read
Sloped Garden Ideas: Terracing and Drainage
Sloped garden ideas for UK plots. Covers terracing methods, retaining walls, drainage solutions, planting on slopes, and honest cost breakdowns.
Design 16 January 2026 12 min read
Garden Storage Solutions for Every Space
Garden storage ideas for UK homes. Covers sheds, tool racks, deck boxes, bike stores, and wall-mounted systems with costs, sizes, and planning rules.
Design 16 January 2026 14 min read
North-Facing Garden Ideas for the UK
North-facing garden ideas for UK shade. 15+ proven plants, design tricks with mirrors and light surfaces, plus a month-by-month planting calendar.
Design 14 January 2026 14 min read
Japanese Garden Design for the UK
How to create a Japanese garden in the UK. Covers key elements, best plants for UK climate, zen dry gardens, water features, and budgets from £500.
Design 14 January 2026 14 min read
Privacy Screening Hedges vs Trees UK
Compare UK privacy screening options by growth rate, cost per metre, root depth and winter density. Data from 7 years of hedge and tree testing.
Design 11 January 2026 12 min read
How to Create a Herb Garden in the UK
Plan and build a herb garden that suits your space and budget. Covers raised beds, containers, formal designs, and the best herbs for every UK position.
Design 10 January 2026 14 min read
Best Open Gardens to Visit in the UK
Discover the best open gardens to visit across the UK. From historic estates to cottage plots, with visiting tips and seasonal highlights.
Design 2 January 2026 14 min read
Cottage Garden Planting Plan for the UK
How to plan and plant a cottage garden in the UK. Covers classic plants, colour schemes, seasonal structure, and a ready-to-use planting plan.
Design 22 December 2025 14 min read
Children's Garden Design Ideas
Design a children's garden in the UK with safe plants, play areas, growing projects, wildlife zones, and age-appropriate features for toddlers to teens.
Design 15 December 2025 14 min read
Water Feature Ideas for UK Gardens
Water feature ideas for UK gardens. Covers self-contained fountains, wildlife ponds, solar pumps, frost protection, costs from £30 to £5,000, and planting.
Design 14 December 2025 14 min read
Courtyard Garden Ideas for the UK
Courtyard garden ideas for enclosed UK spaces. Flooring, lighting, shade planting, water features, wall colours, and budget plans for walled gardens.
Design 13 December 2025 14 min read
Vertical Gardening Ideas for Small Spaces
UK vertical gardening ideas for walls, fences, and tight plots. Living walls, trellis systems, pocket planters, and the best plants for growing upwards.
Design 16 November 2025 14 min read
Garden Room Ideas for the UK
Garden room ideas for the UK. Covers planning permission, insulation, costs from £5,000 to £30,000, and year-round use as offices and studios.
Design 12 November 2025 12 min read
Chelsea Flower Show Guide 2026
Your complete guide to the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Dates, tickets, what to see, garden trends, and tips from regular visitors.
Design 31 October 2025 14 min read
Garden Shed Ideas and Organisation
Garden shed buying guide and organisation ideas for UK gardens. Covers sizes, materials, bases, planning rules, storage systems, and shed conversions.
Design 30 October 2025 14 min read
Balcony Gardening Ideas for the UK
Practical balcony gardening ideas for UK flats and apartments. Container choices, weight limits, wind protection, and the best plants for exposed spaces.
Design 25 October 2025 14 min read
Mediterranean Garden Planting in the UK
How to create a Mediterranean garden in the UK with drought-tolerant plants, gravel mulching, and planting for sunny, sheltered spots.
Design 21 October 2025 13 min read
How to Create a Dog-Friendly Garden
Dog-friendly garden ideas for UK homes. Covers safe plants, zoning, fencing, surfaces, lawn care, and budget breakdowns for pet-safe outdoor spaces.
Design 19 October 2025 14 min read
Pergola Ideas for UK Gardens
Pergola ideas for UK gardens. Timber, aluminium and steel designs, freestanding and wall-mounted options, costs from £500 to £8,000.
Design 18 October 2025 12 min read
Patio Garden Ideas for Small Spaces
Practical ideas for patio gardens in small UK spaces. Covers container sizes, best plants, vertical growing, food production, and seasonal plans.