Nearly 20 years ago, we bought a house in north London, not just for the building itself, but because hidden behind the terraced row was a secluded garden – a delightful surprise in this central Londo

A good time to visit The Old Rectory in Doynton is as dusk falls on a frosty December evening. Driving in through the gate, you’ll be cheered by the sight of two illuminated Portuguese laurel cylinder

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

The quiet beauty of winter sets the stage in this garden, where topiary shapes and the borrowed landscape are the main performers

The garden in winter can often seem like something to be endured rather than enjoyed for gardeners who dash to garden centres at Easter, departing with cars brimful of petunias and bags of compost. Bu

Romantic planting with a sleek modern style creates a striking mix in this Hertfordshire garden