This north-facing plot has been smartly redesigned for every day, family living

your space

I’m bringing my summer stars

This historic Cumbrian garden blends formal design with playful planting

A twist of fate led André and Lisanne Hedger to realise their dream of owning a chocolate-box thatched cottage in the heart of the countryside – the perfect place to create happy memories with their young family

Kay Maynard explains how her first-ever garden has become a wildlife-friendly haven with year-round interest