Seasonal splendour

James Cordingley, head gardener at National Trust Dunster Castle in Somerset, tells us about its diverse planting and historical features

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

Accessible gardens around a Cornish retirement village marry a rich horticultural past with modern living

The garden of a former vicarage in Sussex now encompasses all the elements needed for relaxation and entertaining

Re-planning their garden in tandem with building a new extension helped Adam and Irenie Cossey create a flexible outdoor space for all the family

The Smiths made their garden more usable by dividing it into split-level spaces, each with its own look, feel and purpose