A hard place

From drought to deluge, future-proof your plot with resilient plants, smarter watering and flexible gardening

After scorching summers and sodden seasons, certainty is no longer part of the forecast. But with the right choices, your garden can bend rather than break. Greg Loades offers practical ideas to help you protect your soil, shelter your plants and create a space that works in sunshine, storms and everything in between

INSIGHT

Whether you have a small garden or some unused corners you would like to improve, there is no shortage of ideas to make the most of the space and create your dream outdoor retreat

Amid a rugged landscape, this detailed garden in south-west Scotland is full of glorious spring blossom

Kay Maynard explains how her first-ever garden has become a wildlife-friendly haven with year-round interest