Design ideas

Kay Maynard explains how her first-ever garden has become a wildlife-friendly haven with year-round interest

Tucked away in the heart of busy west London is a tiny but enchanting garden full of hidden corners, playful elements and unusual woodland plants

In the chilly winter months, there’s a delightful garden task that doesn’t require a woolly hat or thermals, just a cup of coffee, a notepad and pen and, ideally, a roaring fire (all right, perhaps a

With many of us leading busy lives and our homes serving multiple purposes, from working and pastimes to entertaining and relaxing, an additional footprint could serve to improve functionality. A gard

With bold structural lines complemented by dramatic swathes of perennials, this Edinburgh garden designed by Tracy McQue stands out, particularly when etched with frost

As days grow longer, the urge to sow seeds is almost impossible to resist. But if you dream of overflowing beds, the most important thing to do now is plan the growing year to help you meet its sowing