Free spirit gardening

Rachel and Daniel Constable bought their 1930s bungalow in East Yorkshire from Daniel’s grandmother, and the garden left much to be desired. ‘The garden had previously been lovely, but as she got olde

Andrew Oldham is busy bringing together vegetables and flowers to make the most of a sloping site

Four years ago, Joy Lewty, 62, from Garforth, Leeds, was handed a pack of seeds. That simple gesture set in motion a chain of events that would change her life.

Creaky knees, rickety wrists, dodg y eyesight or an achy back? Worry not. So long as you have green fingers, you can still achieve miracles in the garden. Our experts show you how

With these tools and tricks of the trade, you can prepare your plot for any heat and drought conditions

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