Simpson says: 'You can start by planting taller species around the garden, such as English roses, and lay ground cover ... and colour to your garden and home.' If you have a small garden or courtyard ...

One woman has proved that you don’t need to have a luscious lawn to get your garden guest-ready. In fact, this savvy DIY enthusiast has given her small courtyard garden a mega glow up ...

Find out about all the small gardens at the 2009 Chelsea Flower Show. Visit the 2010 small gardens homepage for design and planting details for all this year's Urban and Courtyard gardens.