How to choose a tree

Shrubs are more than your garden’s supporting players. Given the right role, and even the occasional seasonal spotlight, they can become a star turn

It’s one thing to achieve exactly the look you want near to the house, but where closely attended planting may peter out, the none-too-small matter of what lies at the end of the property or, indeed,

Choosing the planting for a small garden can often be harder than for a large one, as every centimetre of space needs to work hard. To help you figure out the best approach, we asked top designers and

Houseplants have had a huge revival and people are transforming their indoor spaces with living greenery. If you haven’t got a garden there is so much you can do to grow plants in your house and creat

Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

A nice shadow can do wonders for your garden design, says Joe Swift