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Make your patch a little piece of paradise with these smart ideas for layouts, materials, furniture and, of course, plants

From tiny spots of the soft yellow buttercup to towering tree ferns from Co Kerry, SW3 was filled with interest large and small, finds Tiffany Daneff

Originally a means of keeping a living record of garden plants, our 722 National Plant Collections–of everything from Abies to Zingiber –set the gold standard across the world. Charles Quest-Ritson meets some of the expert collection holders

Pick up some top tips and immerse yourself in beauty by paying a visit to gardens across the UK this summer. Here are a few suggestions from AG ’s Sue Bradley

This South West garden has gone from dark, shady and overgrown to lush and romantic

Members of the royal family and celebrities alike were out in force to celebrate some seriously stunning gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London. This year’s event explored sustainability and