Britain’s got gardens

Buying a property that includes a ruin carries undoubted romance, but there are caveats, reminds Lucy Denton, who advises on the help at hand

Lush borders, tropical planting and tranquil views unfold around a historic former vicarage

The gardens at Glenarm Castle, Co Antrim, Northern Ireland The home of Randal and Aurora McDonnell

Mellow September sunshine filters through the slopes and terraces of the gardens at Iford Manor, painting the curated collection of plants, statuary and ornate details with a warm golden glow. Buttery

English gardens reach a crescendo of spectacle and growth in late summer, making this the perfect moment to explore and seek inspiration. Nestled in some of the most glorious spots of the English coun

As the sun rises over Mollan House in Thornhill, Iain Howieson is already out in the three-acre garden he shares with his wife Ruth. For an hour or so each day he wanders the paths that wind through t