Our garden crush

Make your patch a little piece of paradise with these smart ideas for layouts, materials, furniture and, of course, plants

The transformation of this Essex plot from blank canvas to MODERN MASTERPIECE has had the ultimate happy ending

This SMALL BUT SIGNIFICANT space beckons you outside all year round

Somewhere to cook, eat, relax and entertain… the owner of this snug plot wanted it all, but how to squeeze it all in? Here’s how her dream became a fun, fresh and contemporary reality

Creating this rooftop oasis – seven storeys up with no lift – presented huge challenges but the effort paid off, with a stunning space high above the city

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