Design ideas
10 of the best gardens to visit for planting inspiration
The best, but lesser-known, gardens to visit for planting inspiration
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
Polly Nicholson's tulip-filled walled garden
Around Blackland House in Wiltshire, Arne Maynard designed a series of walled gardens filled with plants of the highest pedigree for tulip grower Polly Nicholson
9 garden lighting ideas
Designer Matt Keightley
looks at how a considered garden lighting scheme can bring your garden to life after dar, followed by nine great lighting ideas
Wild-style spring plant display for the container garden
Make the most of early spring plants to create a container display with the appeal of the wild woodland edge. Perfect for the container gardener or a sunny terrace
Plants for a prairie-style garden
Discover how Sue Moffit creates her prairie-style garden in rural Rutland. Words Kendra Wilson, photos Richard Bloom
In praise of follies
James Alexander Sinclair looks at how to make a folly work in your garden and the history of the whimsical garden buildings
Take home thoughts from Chelsea 2019
We round up our thoughts on the gardens and designers at Chelsea Flower Show 2019
Barnsley House Garden - celebrating Rosemary Verey
To celebrate the work of the highly regarded writer and designer Rosemary Verey (1918-2001), Anna Pavord visits her home at Barnsley House in Gloucestershire to see what gardening lessons can be learnt
Garden design tips: Finding balance in the garden
Find expert advice and inspiration, from award-winning garden designer Ula Maria, for designing a garden that balances individual elements to create a beautiful outdoor space that you will enjoy spending time in.
Garden border ideas | Inspiring plant combinations for garden borders
Five inspiring plant combinations from Hermannshof, a German public park that has bloomed from a trial garden to the forefront of planting design
Jinny Blom's desert island books
The favourite gardening books of designer and author of The Thoughtful Garden, Jinny Blom celebrate encyclopaedic knowledge, the poetry of the seasons and the participatory nature of therapeutic design.
How to create an immersive garden
Garden designer, Sarah Price looks into the importance of transitions and portals that help create an immersive garden experience.