3. Best small and shapely ornamental tree 'Japanese maple trees (Acer palmatum) are both visually appealing and manageable for a courtyard garden,' says Alex Betz. 'With their compact size and ...

Birds such as blue tits might visit your garden to find food. By planting small trees, shrubs and climbers that provide a home for caterpillars, you can help provide these birds with their next meal.

The advantage is that you can also buy a ready-trained tree. Perfect for the small garden, an espalier tree has branches trained horizontally on either side of the stem to make a compact ...

Vitexes: These small trees put on a stunning display of purple flower spikes each May and June. A second flush sometimes ...