Secrets of acolourful garden

The inspirational GARDENER

Nothing beats home-grown crops for flavour, but if a kitchen garden with its regimented rows of fruit and vegetables doesn’t appeal, then consider creating a pretty potager

Every piece of art and design has its focal point. Gardens are no exception to this rule and leading the eye to one main area of interest – or several, depending on how much space you have – can have

Advice and inspiration with Nige Eaton , horticulture expert at Moss & Moor, Ilkley

English country houses – and the lavish layers of pattern and colour found in them – influenced the alluring aesthetic of this Australian homestead

Sue Bradley rustles up some enticing ways to enable you to enjoy, and benefit from, your garden over the months ahead