Plant an alpine trough

Tough and undemanding, alpine plants deserve a place in every garden, adding the charm of their dainty flowers and handsome foliage to small-scale planting schemes

Design solutions

Planting in containers can transform patios and terraces, and you can change the plants to match the seasons, says Nicola Stocken

Prepare an indoor autumn display that’s as good as your summer borders

When one garden wasn’t enough, this couple created two, each reflecting their own styles

1 Gravel is a budget-friendly option for surfaces. It’s permeable and looks good. Here, we used a 6-10mm Thames Valley flint chipping, nicely angular so it locks together well underfoot. Any larger an