Planting schemes should never stand still, so let’s reassess, reshape and reinvigorate

To hide my new garden’s nakedness, I planted trees. Damson and mirabelle plum, ‘Discovery’ and reinette apples, two pears, a quince and a ‘Nottingham’ medlar. There was a purple-leaved filbert, a ‘Che

As the long nights shorten, Mounton House garden quietly emerges from winter with delicate sprinklings of white narcissi, Scilla siberica and crocuses through the lawns. Daphnes fill the air with frag

Purple punctuates the planting: here an acer, verbena and some pinky-purple crinum, or swamp lily, stand out

The appearance of the first spring blossom is a much-anticipated seasonal landmark, capturing all the excitement and promise of this wonderful time of year. There is an overwhelming selection of sprin

Create decorative displays and embellishments for around the home and handcraft gifts to make your seasonal celebrations extra special