Inspiring gardens
The most inspiring winter garden walks
It may be cold outside but you can still visit beautiful gardens over the winter months. Here's our top picks of UK open gardens to visit for a refreshing winter walk
How to make your own outdoor Christmas lights using natural materials foraged from the garden
Make your own outdoor Christmas lights for the garden this year with one of these enchanting designs.
Parking space vs front garden? It is actually possible to have both
Off-street parking and an attractively planted front garden needn’t be mutually exclusive – there are lots of designs that combine the two.
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Tips on creating a dog-friendly garden, with expert advice from the RHS
Design ideas for a dog-friendly garden from experts at the RHS and Battersea - the dogs and cats home
Top 10 most romantic gardens to visit with your loved one
Lose your heart in one of the world's most romantic gardens. Garden writer Anna Pavord picks ten of her favourite gardens to visit that will sweep you off your feet.
Stuck with a slope? Top ideas and inspiration for steps and ramps in the garden
Expert advice from Andrew Wilson on how to cope with level changes in the garden, with ideas on including steps and ramps with safety and accessibility in mind
A classic walled garden that's a delight in frost with a beautiful winter structure designed by Arne Maynard
This walled garden designed by Arne Maynard is a perfect example of a winter garden that has faded to reveal its beautiful bare framework.
Are you a galanthophile? Here are the best places to see snowdrops in 2025
For snowdrop lovers, or galanthophiles, February is the month to venture out to admire spectacular displays of snowdrops. Here are some of our recommended gardens to visit.
Where and how to celebrate Apple Day
Celebrate the apple, one of Britain's best loved fruits. Launched in 1990 by Common Ground, Apple Day is now an annual autumn event. Photos Andrew Montgomery
These are the gardens to visit in autumn for the best fiery autumnal displays
Where can you enjoy a magnificent autumn display? Here are our recommended gardens to visit to see the season at its best
How to make an outdoor cinema in your garden
Make a garden cinema and the warm summer evenings by hosting a garden party or magical movie screening in the outdoors. Words Rosanna Morris, photographs Sean Malyon, styling Rosanna Morris and Niki Goss
25 English gardens to visit for classic style and beautiful plants
In this feature designer and garden historian Penelope Hobhouse shares 25 of the best English gardens to visit
Expert tips for designing a meadow
Garden designer James Alexander-Sinclair gives his advice and tips on how to include a meadow in your garden
Inspiring women garden designers in British history
Here, we list some of the most inspiring female gardeners and garden designers in British history for International Women's Day
How to attract wildlife into the garden
We look at how to create a wildlife garden, improve habitats for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies and the best plants and flowers to help attract insects into the garden. Plus, answer common questions like what does pollinator-friendly mean?
The best horticulture courses
If you're looking for a gardening course or would like to retrain in horticulture, here's a selection of the UK's leading schools offering horticulture and gardening courses.
The best outdoor ovens for al fresco dining
Garden ovens are the perfect way of enjoying your open air space all the more.
How to make your garden child friendly without ruining it
If you thought children's play areas and a stylish garden don't mix, here's our advice on pleasing the whole family in the garden.
10 ways to improve your garden
Award-winning garden designer Jinny Blom gives us her 10-point plan for improving any garden.
Sunken garden inspiration and how to make one
A sunken garden can provide privacy and a new perspective for planting. Here designer James Alexander-Sinclair lists five key design elements to consider when planning to build your own sunken garden.
Garden border ideas | How to plant bulbs in perennial borders
Advice and tips for planting spring bulbs in borders to create a colourful display in spring, plus how to combine bulbs with perennial
The best gardening podcasts to listen to
Whether you want to learn how to keep your houseplants alive, discover more about the National Trust’s gardens or just enjoy some lively conversation while you’re at work in the potting shed, there’s a podcast for you. We recommend seven of the best.
Pennisetum for late summer borders
Here's a list of the best grasses or Pennisetum chosen by head gardener Matthew Reese
Inspiration and advice for planting bulbs in pots
To help you get the very best out of bulbs in pots, follow these step-by-step instructions, advice and inspiration to create and maintain stunning container displays throughout the year.