Back to nature

To mark our 40th birthday, we launched a landmark survey investigating how nature affects mental wellbeing. Is pottering around outside better than pounding the treadmill at the g ym? Is a walk in the park as good as weeding your garden? Which British flower is the best mood-booster? The results are in…

Design solutions

This summer’s designer plots are bursting with inspiration, with plenty of steal-worthy TRICKS & TRENDS to solve common dilemmas in your own plot

When Sarah Hall’s garden was transformed from DRAB TO FAB , her life changed massively too!

It’s time to take a moment to enjoy the garden and its bounty, says FIONA CUMBERPATCH

When things started to fall apart for Gemma Hudson , she took her shoes off and found connecting with the earth gave her hope – and peace