If you’re looking for more great compact plants for your garden, from trees and evergreens to vegetables and fruits, you might find my latest book of interest.

The classic example is what’s known as a single cordon (a small tree with a single vertical main stem and a series of very short lateral branches coming off it).

The best trees for small gardens have a combination of beautiful flowers, evergreen foliage, textural bark, colourful autumnal leaves or a pleasing architectural shape in winter.

Is your yard tight for space? We’ve found 7 small trees which won’t become overbearing.

The beautiful Serviceberry tree is a diminutive yet hardy specimen from the eastern US, loved for its flowers and foliage. It's these qualities that earn it its reputation as a tough urban tree.

The best trees for small gardens might sound like a contradiction, but if you kept an eye on this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show coverage you'll have spotted that trees in small spaces were big ...

There are endless annuals and perennials to color a small garden. But selecting shrubs and trees takes special consideration. A Drummond maple won’t squeeze into a miniature landscape, but a ...

Even small gardens can accommodate trees, but most times this is the last thing on gardeners’ minds when designing a small space. Yet factoring trees will add value to your property, add colour ...

10 fruit trees that thrive in pots and are perfect for small gardens Imagine plucking fresh, juicy fruit from your own patio or balcony. Discover how container gardening can transform small spaces ...