Lost, but not forgotten

The garden of a former vicarage in Sussex now encompasses all the elements needed for relaxation and entertaining

James Cordingley, head gardener at National Trust Dunster Castle in Somerset, tells us about its diverse planting and historical features

The Smiths made their garden more usable by dividing it into split-level spaces, each with its own look, feel and purpose

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

Taking on a Jacobean hunting lodge with a leaky roof and a huge repair bill required dedication and ingenuity in equal measure. Luckily, Georgie Dunn saw beyond these problems and devised a plan to create a comfortable home for her family, while starting her own business

Alasdair and Philippa Beaumont weren’t going to let a tiny plot stop them having the garden of their dreams