Flower power

There is more to an attractive garden than simply planting striking blooms. Incorporating colour into the bones of your design provides year-round vibrancy and ensures there’s always something to catch the eye

Stumbling upon their Dorset cottage, once the village shoemaker’s home and workshop, nearly two decades ago, Liz and Tim Hoad were enchanted by its history and coastal setting, but the garden was a wi

Get your outdoor space staycation-ready with comfy spots to relax, practical areas to cook and dine, and easy ways to change the mood after dark

This month, get creative with patterned fabrics and wallpapers, make everlasting paper flowers and invest in some quality bed linen or tableware

Give your garden the attention it deserves with our guide to creating a space that’s functional, looks good and is packed with year-round interest

JESS AND OLIVER HAVE TRANSFORMED A RUN-DOWN PERIOD PROPERTY BY ADDING AN OPEN-PLAN EXTENSION AND SELECTING A COLOUR PALETTE THAT REALLY PACKS A PUNCH