ALEX AND CHELSEA BUILT THEIR OWN HOME TO REFLECT THEIR PARED-BACK STYLE – AND FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON THEY ELEVATE IT WITH FORAGED TWIGS, FIR CONES AND CANDLELIGHT

There is a van in John Little’s garden. That information may not seem so surprising perhaps, until you learn that the van in question isn’t simply parked. It is semi-submerged, with greenery growing o

When I started out in garden design, I would do rather naive black-and-white sketches in an attempt to convey my design ideas. They were hit and miss. One client asked if I would colour in my sketches

Cushions, rugs, upholstered stools and sofa blankets are the ingredients in a pleasing new trend

Swerve the big-name gardens and put these dynamic alternatives on your must-visit list this year. Chosen by our garden writer Camilla Phelps, they offer plenty of fresh inspiration to bring back to your own plot

From a window seat overlooking the garden to a cosy hobby room, a personal retreat creates an inviting and relaxing place to take time for oneself. ‘We’ve seen a growing desire for creative sanctuarie