Topiary for all

The dream for most garden owners is not to have a boundary at all – given a choice we would probably all prefer an unbroken ‘borrowed’ view, preferably of idyllic countryside or suitably breathtaking

Showstopping blooms need clever supports that keep their heads above the rest in your garden’s borders

In gardens where space is limited there are many solutions for making them look bigger – and for bringing you closer to nature

Rosie Irving explains why this resilient, wildlife-friendly plant has a place in every garden

With the right visual tricks, clever planting and a few pro-level layout tweaks, you can make a modest plot feel wider, deeper and far more luxurious than its footprint suggests

Design solutions