Transform your compact outdoor space into a spacious retreat with expert design techniques
In short: Nick Turrell from the Royal Horticultural Society shares practical design strategies to expand the visual footprint of small gardens. This guide covers how to rethink traditional features and use clever optical illusions to create a sense of openness.
At the 2026 RHS Badminton Flower Show, horticultural advisor Nick Turrell demonstrates how to manipulate garden design to make limited areas feel larger. Key strategies include questioning the necessity of a lawn and utilizing optical illusions to alter the perception of space.
Turrell also highlights the surprising impact of incorporating oversized pots into a small garden layout. These techniques aim to turn constrained plots into expansive-feeling retreats through intentional design choices.
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