How to create a serene retreat

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HOW TO CREATE A SERENE RETREAT

When it comes to setting a tranquil mood, the plants you choos

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House Beautiful - UK Magazine

27 August, 2025

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Soft & the city

your space

Garden Answers

Add more colour with stylish planting

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Country Homes & Interiors

Grand plans for small plots

Whether you have a small garden or some unused corners you would like to improve, there is no shortage of ideas to make the most of the space and create your dream outdoor retreat

House Beautiful - UK

A fresh perspective

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

Ideal Home

Trailing houseplants

ADD LIFE TO YOUR HOME WITH VEILS OF LUSH LEAVES AND COLOURFUL FLOWERS THAT DON’T TAKE UP MUCH SPACE

Gardens Illustrated

A fresh look

I love the delicate, open, airy height provided by Anthriscus sylvestris so early in the year, with a drama and elegance like few other spring-flowering perennials. Its off-white flowers and burgundy