For example, a mighty conifer is better suited to a vast landscape, not to a small yard where it will dominate all other ...

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

Planting a diversity of shrubs, climbers and small trees, he adds, can help boost biodiversity. October to April is prime planting time, so have your spade at the ready. Urban gardens and balconies ...

Evergreens are prized for their year-round ... "They are disease-prone, have weak structures, and are shorter-lived than most trees," she adds. Still, Hanrahan says that their fast growth makes ...