Better for beavers

Despite its relatively small size, Katrina Roche’s back garden in Kew, south-west London, is a haven for wildlife, having evolved over three decades to support a host of creatures including nesting bi

Water is essential to healthy ecosystems, and every gardener knows how tricky it can be to get just the right amount. But with water becoming more unpredictable, it’s time to be more mindful of how we

Water is an essential element of the garden – cooling, soothing, reflecting and animating – as significant as planting or a place to sit. It works simultaneously on ecological, sensory, aesthetic and

Gardening with wildlife in mind is key in this walled garden, which includes a wide variety of plants to benefit pollinators in every season

I cannot emphasise enough the importance of soil when you’re trying to save water. Improving your soil with organic matter, or mulching, regularly will help retain moisture (reduce evaporation) and im

Relaxing our grip on our gardens and creating a closer harmony with wildlife is bringing a new beauty to our outdoor spaces – gentler, looser and naturally delightful