Gardens
Find inspiration from gardens of all sizes both in the UK and internationally
This designer transformed his tiny terraced garden into a gorgeous garden escape on a budget
For his own experimental Bristol garden, designer Harry Holding saved on budget using paint and existing materials
'It was derelict buildings and brambles when we arrived' - now it's an experimental plant nursery leading the way
Grower-designer Tom Nielsen’s new nursery on an old 17th-century farmstead in Somerset is all about resilient plants
How do you transform an overlooked city garden into a lush oasis? This Amsterdam garden is a source of design inspo
Dutch designer Carolien Barkman has used changes of level and lush, immersive planting to bring this small city plot to life
What's new?
Garden events and festivals to go to this year: all the best tours, workshops, exhibitions and more for 2026
All the big names in one place. Here's our guide to the gardening calendar's biggest and best gardening events for the year ahead
Historic Palm Houses in Edinburgh reopen today after years of closure
The historic palm houses at Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh reopen to the public today after a five-year restoration.
These are the best new gardens according to designers - but what do you think? Have your say
Discover the new designs shortlisted for the 2027 Society of Garden and Landscape Designers Awards and get the chance to vote for your favourite
Rural
'Water is liquid gold' says designer of this stunning climate-resilient Australian garden
This habitat-rich garden filled with native plants and its own billabong was designed by Phillip Johnson to borrow the surrounding landscape.
Meet the gardeners
"I was always in trouble for doing things my way": remembering Elizabeth Strangman, the late legendary plantswoman
In memory of plantswoman Elizabeth Strangman, we hear from friends and people across the industry about her impact, deep knowledge and love of plants
Gardens to visit
Visiting a beautiful garden can be a wholly enriching experience. The benefits of visiting a garden – from mental health right through to exercise – are huge, and garden days out are perfect ways to have fun on your own, or as an entire family.
Regardless of how, and whoever you visit with, we have a host of suggestions of which gardens to visit, from gardens for the season, through to the gardens that are in full bloom and at their best each month. We have collated lists of the best gardens to visit with the help of our experts and many years of visiting gardens all around the UK, and beyond. We have gardens organised by theme, days out and local area, so you should find something for wherever you are and whatever garden experience you are looking for.
Enjoy our comprehensive guide to the best gardens to visit in the UK.
A land of lush valleys and gentle rolling hills, Devon is blessed with some inspiring gardens
A land of lush valleys and gentle rolling hills, Devon is blessed with some of the most inspiring gardens in the UK. Here's our pick of best gardens to visit in Devon.
Gardens of the world
Worldwide gardens you need to see
Gardens of Morocco - book now for this exclusive Gardens Illustrated holiday
Join us in April 2027 for a 13-day tour of Morocco that explores one of the world’s great gardening traditions
Urban gardens
Amazing gardens from towns and cities
This London garden by Dan Pearson is a design masterclass in making a small space feel bigger
Dan Pearson doesn’t usually work on a small scale, but saw something special in the owners of this north London terrace, with a sunny front and shady rear garden.
Award-winning designer Pollyanna Wilkinson reveals her experimental studio garden — and it looks as good in real life as it does on Insta
The garden of designer Pollyanna Wilkinson’s studio is a beautifully calm small space that she and her team use for inspiration and experimentation
Looking for a green-filled oasis in your shady plot? This small, narrow garden in the heart of Utrecht is a masterclass in how to create lush planting with texture and structure
Designer Erik Funneman has transformed a small, shady garden into a peaceful haven
