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

Design solutions

Toby explains how creating cold-weather beauty went from unusual to must-do

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

A vivid tapestry of green is the mainstay of any garden and retains focus during winter

This narrow, once-featureless garden has been transformed into a beautiful wildlife-friendly space that kicks off the year with a gorgeous show of blossom