design
Biodiversity from the private garden of Nigel Dunnett
The garden of designer Nigel Dunnett, who worked on the planting at the Olympic Park, is brimming with a harmonious and joyful mix of naturalistic and biodiverse planting. Words by Alys Fowler, photographs Rachel Warne
Top designers choose the trends for 2020
Discover what leading garden designers believe will be the garden trends for 2020
RHS Chelsea | Past garden designs of Sam Ovens
Discover some of the previous gardens created by Sam Ovens ahead of his garden at Chelsea Flower Show 2020
RHS Chelsea 2020 | Designers and climate change theme announced
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has announced the initial roster of gardens around the theme of a changing climate, which will feature at the flower show next year
Plants for a prairie-style garden
Discover how Sue Moffit creates her prairie-style garden in rural Rutland. Words Kendra Wilson, photos Richard Bloom
Inspiring gardens | A prairie-style garden at its best
Formal garden design elements and wild, breezy planting lend a fresh perspective to a sloping, prairie-style garden that follows the ebb and flow of the rolling Rutland landscape. Words Kendra Wilson, photographs Richard Bloom
How to create a 'non-garden' garden
Gardens are becoming less 'garden-like' in recent years, with a naturalistic look and feel. Here Tim Richardson breaks down the design trend
Astonishing treehouses to be inspired by
Why leave all the fun of tree houses to children? James Alexander-Sinclair has never lost the urge to sleep among the branches and finds some tempting designs
Legendary designer Penelope Hobhouse at 90
As the grande dame of garden design, Penelope Hobhouse, prepares to celebrate her 90th birthday, she talks to Stephanie Mahon about her life in gardens. Portrait Jason Ingram
Create a sanctuary in your garden
Architect Marian Boswall offers her advice in how to transform your garden into a haven of peace