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Big ideas for small gardens

(Above) In the July issue of Gardens Illustrated, we look at how garden designer Carrie Preston designed a stylish garden for the whole family to enjoy. Photo by Maayke De Ridder.

How to make children’s play areas work in a stylish garden

Dog-friendly garden plants

How to create a dog-friendly garden

arbours and tunnels using natural materials

How to make arbours and tunnels using natural materials

Boughton House

Planning a sunken garden

Bell shaped cloche

Make your own plant supports and protection

Golden glow

How to plan a dry garden plus plant combinations

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How to plant a terrarium

Golden glow

Growing for cut-flower bouquets

Height of style

How to create an immersive garden

shade-loving mosses, ferns and lichens

How to make the most of shady corners

best climbing plants for gardens - Solanum crispum album

30 of the best climbing plants

prairie-style planting

How to create prairie planting

roof reservoir

Design solutions: Saving water

hand pruning tree and pruning shear in garden with sunset background

Pruning: Flowering shrubs