Bring nature to you

If you’re missing a garden which is buzzing with life, you can bring nature to your urban garden by putting up bird feeders and planting colourful flowers. If you have a small courtyard, you can create hedgehog huts and birdhouses to give small animals shelter in the winter.

Plants that stay green all year round

Keep the colour in your urban garden all year round with evergreens. Not only do they survive cold winters, but they can add privacy to open spaces such as balconies and small courtyards.

These include plants such as:

• Blue star juniper
• Lavender
• Daphne
• Box (Buxus)
• Fatsia

They may require some trimming as they grow, but are otherwise low-maintenance plants which will flourish all year.

Make the best of your space with artificial grass

Give your outdoor space a refresh in just a few simple steps. Lay down some artificial grass on your balcony for a low maintenance option which will completely transform your space. Put up some fairy lights around your city garden to create a cosy and inviting feel. If you have space, you can add foldaway furniture so you can enjoy summer evenings outside. You can also add some quirky displays for the garden, such as gnomes and mini water features- whatever you fancy!