John and Jenny Brett have created an all-year garden design at St Mary’s, combining formal plant structures with colourful insect-friendly perennials, but in winter, when dusted with white and dancing with shadows, the garden shimmers

Nearly 20 years ago, we bought a house in north London, not just for the building itself, but because hidden behind the terraced row was a secluded garden – a delightful surprise in this central Londo

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

Orderly hedges and classic features contrast with unruly wildlife-friendly planting in this rural Hertfordshire garden

Romantic planting with a sleek modern style creates a striking mix in this Hertfordshire garden

Reader Caroline Crocker celebrates her chance to reclaim the family garden to create a plant lover’s paradise with a focus on climate resilience.