“i’m thriving in my new social haven!”

FACED WITH AN UNINSPIRING SPACE, NICOLA SET TO WORK TRANSFORMING IT TO CREATE A GARDEN PACKED WITH LIFE, COLOUR AND COMFY SEATING

This once barren plot has blossomed into a HEART - OF - THE - HOME sanctuary

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

Re-planning their garden in tandem with building a new extension helped Adam and Irenie Cossey create a flexible outdoor space for all the family

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

A close observation of the season’s cycles and respect for ecology have been the guiding principles in the development of the garden at Highlands, in the High Weald of East Sussex