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

The days might be cold and grey but your outside space can still bring you joy – there are sturdy, vigorous plants that will fill it with beauty and heart-lifting colour…

Within a framework of mature trees, this naturalistic Surrey garden contains a mix of informal planting and formal topiary

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