Pretty & productive

As days grow longer, the urge to sow seeds is almost impossible to resist. But if you dream of overflowing beds, the most important thing to do now is plan the growing year to help you meet its sowing

In the chilly winter months, there’s a delightful garden task that doesn’t require a woolly hat or thermals, just a cup of coffee, a notepad and pen and, ideally, a roaring fire (all right, perhaps a

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

This month, Lalage impatiently awaits the start of the growing season, busying herself sowing seeds indoors, nourishing the soil in the potager beds, and spreading gravel for pathways, as her plans begin to take shape

I have previously turned a blind eye to parts of my garden hidden from general view. There is so much to do and anything out of sight (although not out of mind) is not at the top of my priority list.

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