Garden plagued by problems? Here’s how to transform any space

Within a framework of mature trees, this naturalistic Surrey garden contains a mix of informal planting and formal topiary

The garden was a blank canvas when I first moved in. A single tree. A lawn invaded by alkanet. London clay so hard you couldn’t push a spade in. I was more concerned with urgent matters such as the de

Reader Caroline Crocker celebrates her chance to reclaim the family garden to create a plant lover’s paradise with a focus on climate resilience.

With a few easy tweaks – from mowing smarter to welcoming wildflowers – your patch of green can be a planet-friendly mini ecosystem

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