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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Kayleigh Dray

How to create an urban oasis in a city courtyard – and escape to a tranquil, sanctuary garden

Green balcony garden, with tree ferns and orange nasturtium flowers vining across black railings .

Dreaming of a lush, exotic escape, without upping sticks for somewhere more rural? Then, learning how to create an urban oasis in a city courtyard could be the answer.

With the right planting choices, thoughtful design, and a touch of creativity, even the smallest courtyard can be transformed into a vibrant tropical retreat – no passport required.

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