Whether you have a small garden or some unused corners you would like to improve, there is no shortage of ideas to make the most of the space and create your dream outdoor retreat

As well as being a visual feast, a garden can become a fragrant haven, says Heloise Brooke, head gardener at the National Trust’s Calke Abbey in Derbyshire. Here, she advises on plants to include for year-round perfume promise

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Don’t let winter blues dim your love for your plot. Our clever tweaks will help you keep your garden groove going so you’re still frolicking with your plot right through the frosts!

Award-winning designer Manoj Malde explains how to blend comfort and beauty with interest and practicality to create an outdoor room to cherish

This north-facing plot has been smartly redesigned for every day, family living