Artistry of nature

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

In the six acres of grounds, Maud Peters has adopted a classical English gardening style with a dose of her own characteristic French flair

Taking the best of Californian living and blending it with Moroccan style made a French home that’s pure sunshine

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

Taking on a Victorian home not touched in nearly four decades was a challenge one family relished – and the end result is a thoroughly charming mix of old and new