your space

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

When John Little arrived at Hilldrop 35 years ago, the four-acre former plotland in Essex was little more than grass, clay and rubble. Today, it’s one of the UK’s most influential experimental gardens

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

INSIGHT

With bold structural lines complemented by dramatic swathes of perennials, this Edinburgh garden designed by Tracy McQue stands out, particularly when etched with frost