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Relaxing our grip on our gardens and creating a closer harmony with wildlife is bringing a new beauty to our outdoor spaces – gentler, looser and naturally delightful

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

There’s never been a better time to go self-sufficient. In our ongoing series, Sally Coulthard shares tried-and-tested tips from her Yorkshire smallholding

Create a long-lasting container display with plants that will return year on year

Gardening with wildlife in mind is key in this walled garden, which includes a wide variety of plants to benefit pollinators in every season

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