Is there any way i can protect clay pots from frost damage?

Across centuries and cultures, clay has been baked, coloured and finished with heat-bonded coatings to create tiles – and the ancient techniques used to produce these durable, decorative claddings are being preserved by artisan studios today

There is more to an attractive garden than simply planting striking blooms. Incorporating colour into the bones of your design provides year-round vibrancy and ensures there’s always something to catch the eye

Drought-tolerant succulent plants make for the perfect potted specimens

DON’T LET YOUR GARDEN FALL FOUL OF A HEATWAVE WITH OUR EXPERT TIPS TO ENSURE IT THRIVES ALL SUMMER…

Somewhere to cook, eat, relax and entertain… the owner of this snug plot wanted it all, but how to squeeze it all in? Here’s how her dream became a fun, fresh and contemporary reality

The latest in our seasonal series from award-winning photographer Mark Bolton