Marian Boswall defends the building of lakes, which bring both beauty and biodiversity

Placed in the garden, a sculpture invites us to pause and appreciate both its beauty and that of the backdrop around it

It’s well known that being outdoors, particularly in green spaces such as gardens and parks, can help reduce stress and improve our mood. Now, it’s also been scientifically proven that being near blue

It’s well known that being outdoors, particularly in green spaces such as gardens and parks, can help reduce stress and improve our mood. Now, it’s also been scientifically proven that being near blue

The quiet beauty of winter sets the stage in this garden, where topiary shapes and the borrowed landscape are the main performers

Within a framework of mature trees, this naturalistic Surrey garden contains a mix of informal planting and formal topiary