Japanese-style design

A focus on leaves is an easy path to a stylish garden

WHEN you’re in your garden, balcony or patio and you stop to sit down for a few minutes, what can you hear? Is your garden a peaceful place? Perhaps it’s a little too quiet and you’d like to enjoy mor

Isabelle Palmer is an expert when it comes to using containers to turn small balconies and patios into something fabulously floral. Here, she advises us on how to team plants and planters to create different looks

Does buying a bouquet brighten up your day? Try this Japanese tradition, which cultivates presence and self-expression…

Here’s how to create the ultimate 360 space using every unloved corner and shaded nook to make the most of your outdoor area

Transform any garden with this versatile solution