Marian Boswall defends the building of lakes, which bring both beauty and biodiversity

Reader Caroline Crocker celebrates her chance to reclaim the family garden to create a plant lover’s paradise with a focus on climate resilience.

Romantic planting with a sleek modern style creates a striking mix in this Hertfordshire garden

Behind a high beech hedge, where southwest London meets wild common land, garden designer Lucy Willcox has created a hidden sanctuary blending mid-century structure with contemporary naturalistic plan

Orderly hedges and classic features contrast with unruly wildlife-friendly planting in this rural Hertfordshire garden

Nearly 20 years ago, we bought a house in north London, not just for the building itself, but because hidden behind the terraced row was a secluded garden – a delightful surprise in this central Londo