A watery cure

Over five decades, one couple have transformed their plot into an eco-friendly wildlife retreat

James Cordingley, head gardener at National Trust Dunster Castle in Somerset, tells us about its diverse planting and historical features

This gorgeous garden was given a new lease of life when a pest-ravaged lawn was replaced with naturalistic planting

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

With high summer beckoning, John Lewis-Stempel reflects on the incomparable richness of pond life and the rewards of pausing to peer into the murky depths on a warm June afternoon

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