This historic Cumbrian garden blends formal design with playful planting

It’s time to take a look at the wealth of stylish smaller conifers that give all-year colour and structure, says Sue Fisher

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With bold structural lines complemented by dramatic swathes of perennials, this Edinburgh garden designed by Tracy McQue stands out, particularly when etched with frost

ADD LIFE TO YOUR HOME WITH VEILS OF LUSH LEAVES AND COLOURFUL FLOWERS THAT DON’T TAKE UP MUCH SPACE

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