Tucked away in the heart of busy west London is a tiny but enchanting garden full of hidden corners, playful elements and unusual woodland plants

Amid a rugged landscape, this detailed garden in south-west Scotland is full of glorious spring blossom

This historic Cumbrian garden blends formal design with playful planting

The colourful displays of tulips are the main players in the formal walled garden at Westbrooke House

Which gardens are COUNTRY LIFE contributors most looking forward to visiting this year?

A twist of fate led André and Lisanne Hedger to realise their dream of owning a chocolate-box thatched cottage in the heart of the countryside – the perfect place to create happy memories with their young family