‘Any opportunity to use water should be taken.’ So wrote Dame Sylvia Crowe in her seminal book, Garden Design, found on every garden designer’s bookshelf. It is a maxim that many of us follow, althoug

Before pond plants start growing again and frogs start spawning, give your pond area a clear up. Cut back old leaves and flowers stems and compost them to make way for new growth and to prevent them e

DISCOVER THE DESIGN ELEMENTS THAT WILL HELP YOU CREATE A PEACEFUL AND HARMONIOUS OUTDOOR OASIS

This narrow, once-featureless garden has been transformed into a beautiful wildlife-friendly space that kicks off the year with a gorgeous show of blossom

The dream for most garden owners is not to have a boundary at all – given a choice we would probably all prefer an unbroken ‘borrowed’ view, preferably of idyllic countryside or suitably breathtaking

When we garden alongside nature, in collaboration with it, and also with other people, we share the tasks and the benefits to our wellbeing. Giving back feels good. But with the pull and push of moder