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Enjoy a flourishing garden without the drudgery of daily watering in hot weather by choosing resilient, drought-resistant plants that make minimal demands on limited resources

The sloping gardens enveloping this modular, energy-efficient house in Surrey are awash with wildflowers and layers of sculptural drought-tolerant plants, immersing owners David and Susan in nature an

Since they appeared in the 1990s, gravel gardens have grown in popularity, especially in recent years. What are the keys for success, asks Non Morris

The natural crunch and colour of gravel paths and landscaping brings harmony to a country garden, while planting through the stones brings a softer style to beds and borders

News that Ventnor Botanic Garden on the Isle of Wight has just planted the first citrus grove in the UK made the front pages recently, with the tabloids trumpeting an exciting future where we bask in

Spend more time relaxing and less time working in your outdoor space with these clever design solutions