Compost conundrums

A close observation of the season’s cycles and respect for ecology have been the guiding principles in the development of the garden at Highlands, in the High Weald of East Sussex

Andrew Oldham is busy bringing together vegetables and flowers to make the most of a sloping site

The garden at Caisson House, near Bath, Somerset The home of Amanda and Phil Honey

The natural crunch and colour of gravel paths and landscaping brings harmony to a country garden, while planting through the stones brings a softer style to beds and borders

With these tools and tricks of the trade, you can prepare your plot for any heat and drought conditions

Spend more time relaxing and less time working in your outdoor space with these clever design solutions