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FACED WITH AN UNINSPIRING SPACE, NICOLA SET TO WORK TRANSFORMING IT TO CREATE A GARDEN PACKED WITH LIFE, COLOUR AND COMFY SEATING

Finella Davenport A suburban garden in Cheshire ...

This house was a renovation project, so we knew we wouldn’t tackle the garden straightaway. In the interim, we demolished the old garage and just laid rough turf, so the children had some outdoor spac

Here’s how to create the ultimate 360 space using every unloved corner and shaded nook to make the most of your outdoor area

Rachel and Daniel Constable bought their 1930s bungalow in East Yorkshire from Daniel’s grandmother, and the garden left much to be desired. ‘The garden had previously been lovely, but as she got olde

Brought to life by centre-court cheers and the energetic hum of the District Line, this Wimbledon plot is a SMASH HIT with tennis and train fans alike