True grit

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

Enjoy a flourishing garden without the drudgery of daily watering in hot weather by choosing resilient, drought-resistant plants that make minimal demands on limited resources

With the beach just a pebble’s throw away, this once-barren Suffolk garden is now a dreamy mix of relaxed, contemporary planting that thrives in the salt-laden winds

The sloping gardens enveloping this modular, energy-efficient house in Surrey are awash with wildflowers and layers of sculptural drought-tolerant plants, immersing owners David and Susan in nature an

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

If your idea of a dream garden is one where you spend time sitting down enjoying it, you need our guide to low-maintenance gardening...