Water bill-busting perennials

Enjoy a flourishing garden without the drudgery of daily watering in hot weather by choosing resilient, drought-resistant plants that make minimal demands on limited resources

With these tools and tricks of the trade, you can prepare your plot for any heat and drought conditions

Now’s the time to add some summer stars for a burst of colour

Create a sensational summer display to ramp up your garden’s exotic flavour

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

With the beach just a pebble’s throw away, this once-barren Suffolk garden is now a dreamy mix of relaxed, contemporary planting that thrives in the salt-laden winds