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Give your garden the attention it deserves with our guide to creating a space that’s functional, looks good and is packed with year-round interest

Cover those unsightly scenes with a range of appealing measures

There is more to an attractive garden than simply planting striking blooms. Incorporating colour into the bones of your design provides year-round vibrancy and ensures there’s always something to catch the eye

A heavenly flower border is a work of art, a living composition in which colour themes are finely balanced to wax and wane through the seasons

1 When choosing the plants for a cottage garden border, start with a selection of herbaceous perennials that will come back year after year. Choose varieties that are also attractive to pollinators, s

The latest in our seasonal series from award-winning photographer Mark Bolton