Modernist makeover

James Cordingley, head gardener at National Trust Dunster Castle in Somerset, tells us about its diverse planting and historical features

The garden of Knowle House, East Sussex George Dillistone’s original Arts-and-Crafts design has been lovingly restored and updated with contemporary planting, discovers George Plumptre

If you’ve ever wondered what the gardens of some of Britain’s best landscape architects look like, there’s a new book that tours these places

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

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

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