Marian Boswall defends the building of lakes, which bring both beauty and biodiversity

In winter the bones of the formal garden at Owlpen Manor come to life. Highlighted with frost, the dark greens and greys of hedges and topiary take on the patina of an engraving. The manicured parterr

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

Placed in the garden, a sculpture invites us to pause and appreciate both its beauty and that of the backdrop around it

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

Nick Dakin-Elliot, who gardens in Tuscany, is still moved by the Italian hilltop gardens that command some of the most beautiful views in the world