Garden plagued by problems? Here’s how to transform any space

Marian Boswall defends the building of lakes, which bring both beauty and biodiversity

Follow some simple steps to give nature the support it needs through the cold months

Create a living boundary that brings beauty, privacy and is a haven for wildlife

Within a framework of mature trees, this naturalistic Surrey garden contains a mix of informal planting and formal topiary

With a few easy tweaks – from mowing smarter to welcoming wildflowers – your patch of green can be a planet-friendly mini ecosystem