Perfect pairings for a pond

Liz Zorab lists her choice of plants that will thrive in water-retaining soils

Adrian Thomas explains how to best look after a wildlife pond to keep it healthy and looking good

HOW TO GET GREENER...

I’M CURRENTLY READING a wonderful book called Local, by British explorer Alastair Humphreys. After years of trekking across deserts, mountains and jungles he decides to buy a map of his local area ‘so

Autumn is ideal for planting spring bulbs, sowing hardy annuals and perking up your patio with hardy container plants

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