How to make an outdoor cinema in your garden
Make a garden cinema and the warm summer evenings by hosting a garden party or magical movie screening in the outdoors. Words Rosanna Morris, photographs Sean Malyon, styling Rosanna Morris and Niki Goss
The best mulching lawn mowers
Seven of the best lawn mowers to save you time by mulching and recycling clippings as you mow.
10 of the best bird baths 2025: from the modern to the classic
Welcome some birds into your garden with a bird bath. You'll provide them with a reliable source of water to drink from and bathe in
Best garden taps for 2025: 12 stylish outdoor taps for your home
Twelve garden tap designs that show just how stylish this simple item can be.
The best gardening aprons for durability, protection and style
Our pick of long aprons for extra protection in the garden
The best outdoor ovens for al fresco dining
Garden ovens are the perfect way of enjoying your open air space all the more.
The best trees for front gardens
Choosing the right tree for a front garden can be tricky but there are advantages and countless pleasures that can be had if you choose your tree carefully.
10 ways to improve your garden
Award-winning garden designer Jinny Blom gives us her 10-point plan for improving any garden.
Garden trowels: the best ones to buy in 2024
Here's our selection of the best garden trowels for your garden, from traditional to heavy-duty options
Design Solutions: Topiary
If box balls and bay pyramids are all that spring to mind when you think of topiary, then it’s high time to sharpen your shears and think again. Here are some ideas to encourage some creative gardening
A day in the life of a flower grower
As part of British Flowers Week, founder of flower farm and florists Electric Daisy Flower Farm, Fiona Haser Bizony, talks about her daily routine of picking, arranging and growing flowers at her farm near Bath
Late summer planting plan using tried and tested plants
This bold design for a late summer border by gardener Andrea Brunsendorf uses tried and trusted plants that will keep the show going in your garden border until the first frosts
10 of the best gardens to visit for planting inspiration
The best, but lesser-known, gardens to visit for planting inspiration
Plant a herb border: download our designer plan
Jekka McVicar, one of Britain’s leading herb growers, creates a compact scheme that’s both beautiful and full of flavour – so all you have to do is the planting and the picking. Illustration Hannah McVicar
How to choose the best garden bench and garden seat
From minimalist slabs to elegant wrought iron garden benches, garden designer Andrew Wilson talks us through the options for garden benches and gardens seats
Download our designer border plan: Chic and cheerful
Dutch nursery owners and planting designers Helen Lewis and Wilko Karmelk create a stunning chic and cheerful border using mainly annuals. Read the article and download their planting plan here. Illustration by Hannah McVicar
Angelica jam recipe: the perfect herb for jam
Herb expert Jekka McVicar gives us her recipe for angelica jam as one of the best recipes she knows for using this majestic herb.
How to make a garden arbour and tunnel using natural materials
Inspiration and expert advice on how to make a garden arbour and tunnel using natural materials. Words Kristy Ramage and Jacky Mills, Photographs Jason Ingram
Expert Raymond Evison recommends the best clematis to grow in the garden
Clematis is a much-loved climbing plant that is suitable for gardens of all sizes. Clematis expert Raymond Evison lists his all-time favourite clematis for the garden
10 of the best gardening books from Penelope Hobhouse
Acclaimed garden designer and writer Penelope Hothouse shares 10 of her favourite gardening books. Photography Andrew Montgomery
Where garden designers buy their plants
A garden is only as good as its plants. Here four renowned garden designers choose their favourite plant suppliers.
The best way to chop kindling
How to chop kindling and how to split logs plus recommendations for the best tools for wood chopping. Words Louise Allen, photography Andrew Montgomery
