Tales of the unexpected

Alasdair and Philippa Beaumont weren’t going to let a tiny plot stop them having the garden of their dreams

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

FACED WITH AN UNINSPIRING SPACE, NICOLA SET TO WORK TRANSFORMING IT TO CREATE A GARDEN PACKED WITH LIFE, COLOUR AND COMFY SEATING

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

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

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