Evoking traditional English gardens with naturalistic, abundant foliage and an informal setting, the garden maximises the limited backyard space with a vibrant plant scheme randomly arranged along the curving stone pathway.

The long, narrow space looks bigger and wider with the curving path, which draws the eye sideways to give the impression of width and a sense of movement. Tumbles of planting along this winding path make the garden appear larger. Lush planting likewise blurs the boundaries of the garden, making it...

Like many outdoor rooms, the terrace of this small garden serves as an entertainment area, with a weathered wooden dining table and a Kamado grill.

A paved seating area at the back of the garden also provides another quiet, relaxation zone, opposite the small timber shed painted white at the far rear corner of the garden.