B&Q’s Gardener of the Year winner is full of small garden ideas

We’re all the time looking out for ingenious small backyard concepts – who’s bought house to waste as of late? And we simply discovered our subsequent supply of gardening inspiration because of B&Q and its Gardener of the 12 months competitors. 

Working for its third yr awarding one fortunate gardening fanatic, this yr Bristol-based Matthew Symonds nabbed the crown together with his tiny however completely designed 5.6m x 6.5m backyard, additionally successful the Finest Versatile Backyard class. 

This tiny backyard is a masterclass in how zoning and multi-levels can create the impression of a lot more room. Not an inch goes to waste in Matthew’s backyard with each nook fastidiously thought out and regarded. Most options even serve multiple function. 

The little city oasis is completely sectioned and cut up into two ranges as constructing upwards when one lacks house is a artful method of gaining some additional sq. metres. Every degree comes with its personal entertaining space (sure, there are two completely different backyard seating concepts to reap the benefits of on this tiny house!), with the decrease degree seating enclosed by quite a lot of potted vegetation creating an intimate really feel. A pond with the proper water function thought awaiting could be discovered proper subsequent to the backyard bench.

In the meantime, the higher degree is fitted with a small inexperienced home, which opens up on the backside to disclose a motorbike storage. On the alternative aspect, a water butt doubles as a show for a potted lily plant and a hidden air-source warmth pump is roofed with a shelf of potted vegetation.