Out of the shadows

Tucked away in the heart of busy west London is a tiny but enchanting garden full of hidden corners, playful elements and unusual woodland plants

The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden… plus her diary for the week!

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.

I’m bringing my summer stars

Turn unsightly views and clutter into distant memories with clever planting, camouflaging and creative screens

With bold structural lines complemented by dramatic swathes of perennials, this Edinburgh garden designed by Tracy McQue stands out, particularly when etched with frost