Use subtle botanical references to keep your scheme calm and comfortable. Choose abstract, rather than realistic, leaf and floral designs and mix and match different styles. This variety of shapes and

Sleep in a bed of roses by swapping tired sheets for fresh floral designs. This year’s botanical patterns feel especially romantic, as trending wildflowers bring a traditional countryside charm. For t

Define your borders and support border plants that tend to flop by using salvaged or recycled pieces of wood. Varying lengths and widths work well and you only need a few sound planks to tame and comp

Some 68 per cent of British adults visit a garden centre each year with the hope of a brighter summer, according to the Horticultural Trades Association. We’ve all been there; filling the trolley with

Whether on the verge of selling or not, Greg Loades shows there are lots of things that will improve your plot as an asset

Looking to lift your home and mood? Be inspired by these fresh ideas, from swapping textiles and adding colour to rearranging furniture and refreshing blooms