Eyes down

Spend more time relaxing and less time working in your outdoor space with these clever design solutions

Alasdair and Philippa Beaumont weren’t going to let a tiny plot stop them having the garden of their dreams

The natural crunch and colour of gravel paths and landscaping brings harmony to a country garden, while planting through the stones brings a softer style to beds and borders

If your patio is looking a bit tired, now is the perfect time to plan a revamp

If your idea of a dream garden is one where you spend time sitting down enjoying it, you need our guide to low-maintenance gardening...

The Smiths made their garden more usable by dividing it into split-level spaces, each with its own look, feel and purpose