How to make your tiny garden look and feel bigger

Mirrors, zones and outdoor or bespoke furniture are all fun ways to expand our summer living space

Adding mirrors is one classic 'enlarging' trick. Pictures: Alamy/PA

Anyone who owns an urban garden will be used to small spaces — but how can we make our outdoor areas seem bigger?

If you want a sense of space, you may have to clear out your clutter, use vertical planting and be more mindful of the furniture you choose, say experts. Here are some ideas…