“you’ve got to leave space for happy accidents”

Charming ways to create a character-filled outdoor space you’ll instantly fall in love with

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

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

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

FACED WITH AN UNINSPIRING SPACE, NICOLA SET TO WORK TRANSFORMING IT TO CREATE A GARDEN PACKED WITH LIFE, COLOUR AND COMFY SEATING

IT’S midsummer, and this is usually the season when gardens are supposed to look their best – brimming with colour, buzzing with life, weed-free and calm, relaxing places for lounging with friends or