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Green spaces can shield UK cities from extreme heatwaves and save the NHS millions every year, says report
A new report by the HTA says green spaces should be prioritised in urban planning, and highlights the reasons why.
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.
Step inside the Bavarian nursery where plants are grown in sand to cope with climate change
In their nursery and garden, Fine Molz and Till Hofmann expertly demonstrate the true beauty of ecological planting.
The healing garden: how thoughtful planting can support everyday wellbeing
From ancient physic gardens to your own back door: the plants that can help to heal
These sculptural plants are drought tolerant, thrive in the heat and offer striking seedheads
Sun-loving Phlomis or Jerusalem sage are perfect for summer gardens as our climate heats up, and offer dried seedheads through winter
No replacement announced for Monty Don, but our readers know who they want to see lead Gardeners' World
Monty Don's replacement has not yet been announced - but our readers know who they want to present their Friday night gardening fix.
It was a great summer for butterflies – but next year they could be fighting for survival
This summer was a bumper year for butterflies – but not caterpillars. Discover the results of the Big Butterfly Count 2026.
How to add a water feature to your garden – without getting the digger out
Bring movement, reflection and wildlife into your garden with easy-to-install water features that don't require digging, wiring or major landscaping
"You learn a lot about a plant by digging it up and looking at its roots": meet head gardener Selina Ozanne
Head gardener at The Exchange, Erith, Selina Ozanne also heads up the community garden at the Garden Museum.
How a designer came up with a clever solution to stop tree sap falling on garden furniture
In just 75 square metres, designer Adolfo Harrison overcame a tricky issue with a tree to create a tranquil space for eating, relaxing and entertaining
‘It's a costly crisis': garden centres fight back against shop-lifting epidemic
The rise in theft from garden centres and how high-tech surveillance is preventing the pilfering
Don't plant small plants in a small garden - experts say it's a common mistake
Don’t fall into the trap of buying compact plants for a compact garden. Top designers tell us why it’s better to think big to maximise your space
Dan Pearson to close garden design studio to embark on new chapter
The lauded landscape designer tells us why he is closing his London practice to focus on creative growth and other opportunities
TV producers are looking for stunning gardens for a new series - here's how to apply
Could your garden be the star of a new wildlife TV series?
How to get more ferns for free: watch our head gardener's guide to growing from spores
Watch Tim Stretton from Mounton House garden demonstrate how to get more ferns for free.
Why raised beds are the secret to gardening where nothing should grow
Stuck growing in pots and raised beds? You can still create a stylish garden, says Charlotte Harris
These 10 adaptable plants can cope with whatever climate change throws at us
These are James Hitchmough's picks of uber-resilient, adaptable plants that can survive whatever the changing climate throws at us.
How to save money at the garden centre, all year round
With some savvy shopping, you can save plenty of cash at the garden centre – we show you how
When is the official first day of autumn?
When autumn starts is different depending on whether you follow the astronomical or meteorological approach to the seasons. Here we answer the question: what is the first day of autumn in 2026?
Cottage whimsy, airy flowers and pretty seedheads: the 'pincushion' plants every garden needs
Discover how to grow scabious and other pincushion flowers that bring an airy feel to any border
This former concrete dairy yard has been transformed into a dreamy country garden
A disused dairy yard in Wiltshire provided the perfect setting for designer Sheila Jack’s own meadow-inspired garden
