Water for life

The naturalistic design and planting of this hilltop garden in northern Italy were all about making the most of the majestic mountain views

Dr Smita Patel dreamed of a natural swimming pool in her garden, and after years of waiting, the dream finally came true, as Nicola Stocken discovers

Andrew Jackson , a social housing director, nurtured a wildflower wonderland in the garden of his Beverley new-build home. It has since featured on Gardeners’ World and he also created a show garden at Harrogate Flower Show this year. He shares his blossoming journey

This cottage now has a garden to match its charming appearance, thanks to the efforts of its owners

A keen gardener has worked with the natural features of her ruggedly beautiful plot on Scotland’s east coast

Renowned for its technicolour floral display of azaleas and rhododendrons in spring, Lukesland’s 24 acres of lush woodland garden on the southern edge of Dartmoor ignite with colour once again in autu