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Water is an essential element of the garden – cooling, soothing, reflecting and animating – as significant as planting or a place to sit. It works simultaneously on ecological, sensory, aesthetic and

Idyllic swimming ponds are becoming a feature of Britain’s most stylish gardens. Charlotte Brook seeks expert advice on how to take the freshwater plunge

A natural swimming pond may sound like a luxury to have in a garden, but for Sarah Murch and her family, it is simply a reflection of their way of life. “The whole family are keen swimmers so it was a

How do you know when a garden’s design is successful? One sign is surely when the garden appears – on the surface at least – to be simple and uncomplicated, the product of a few nonchalant sweeps of t

Water features are rising in popularity in urban gardens due to their ability to attract wildlife, increase biodiversity and create a feeling of tranquillity

Incorporate spa-like luxury into everyday life with a garden design that puts health and wellbeing at its heart