7 sensational summer gardens to visit

Find out about the Great British Gardens where water is used to give a sense of beauty, calmness and tranquillity and provide a home for wildlife

If you’ve ever wondered what the gardens of some of Britain’s best landscape architects look like, there’s a new book that tours these places

What better way to relax – and pick up some great ideas at the same time – than visiting a wonderful NGS garden?

A close observation of the season’s cycles and respect for ecology have been the guiding principles in the development of the garden at Highlands, in the High Weald of East Sussex

James Cordingley, head gardener at National Trust Dunster Castle in Somerset, tells us about its diverse planting and historical features

Charming ways to create a character-filled outdoor space you’ll instantly fall in love with