Around 35 years ago, I walked into Barnsdale Gardens as a trained but young gardener who probably thought he knew more than he really did! Anyway, that day changed everything for me. My new boss was G

Award-winning designer Manoj Malde explains how to blend comfort and beauty with interest and practicality to create an outdoor room to cherish

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Whether you have a small garden or some unused corners you would like to improve, there is no shortage of ideas to make the most of the space and create your dream outdoor retreat

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The satisfaction of creating a new plot is second to none, says Andrew Oldham