Garden design

Charlotte Molesworth in her garden at Balmoral Cottage.

Garden ideas on a budget

An illustration showing the plants used in a bold design for a late summer border by gardener Andrea Brusendorf

Late summer planting plan using tried and tested plants

Garden arches

Garden arches: the best garden arch for your garden

Arthur Jack and Co obelisk

Garden obelisk: the most beautiful obelisks for your garden

Wheelbarrow in sunny formal garden

How to employ a gardener

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Garden Equipment

How to sharpen garden tools and essential sharpening tools

Treverra Farm Garden, designed by Natalie Ashbee

What the hell is a garden consultant?

Podocarpus nivalis

Forget Ilex crenata: this is the best alternative to box

Taxus baccata (Yew), a perfect hedging plant

Hedging: 30 top plants for a hedge

The Ditch at East Lambrook Manor, carpeted with snowdrops

Gardens to visit

Margery Fish’s remarkable snowdrops at East Lambrook Manor

Stavordale Priory

Design Solutions: Topiary

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How to plant a terrarium

Learn how to lay a hedge using traditional craftsmanship and hedge laying skills.

How to lay a hedge

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Make your own seed envelope

Variety of flowers seed packet

The best places to buy seeds online