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P leached trees are often described as ‘hedges on stilts’. But that somewhat prosaic description doesn’t do justice to just how versatile, useful and beautiful an artfully pleached tree can be. Specia

There’s something quietly satisfying about pruning fruit trees in winter. The garden is hushed, the air feels clean and sharp, and the bare bones of your trees are laid out in front of you like a diag

As mentioned in the previous feature in Grow Your Own this month, cordon training is a fantastic method for growing fruit trees in a space-saving way that also offers wonderful, generous returns. Howe

The silhouettes of golden trees and perfectly pruned shrubs in this Wiltshire garden sparkle when covered with a layer of ice crystals

One of the top experts on pests and diseases, Pippa gardens using organic methods. Matt trained at Kew and has been gardening professionally for more than 30 years. Kirsty is Head of Gardens at Balmor

To walk around a midwinter garden on a fine day when everything has shrunk down to its essential elements is like walking around a gallery. You can take your time, see things with fresh eyes and be ch