Glorious gardens

Jodie Hilton, National Trust head gardener at Sheffield Park and Garden, talks autumn colour, climate resilience and the joy of woodland walks

Renowned for its technicolour floral display of azaleas and rhododendrons in spring, Lukesland’s 24 acres of lush woodland garden on the southern edge of Dartmoor ignite with colour once again in autu

As the season draws to a close in this Yorkshire garden, a final flourish of autumn colour lights up even the shadiest corners

Step beyond the gates into a world of soft planting, playful details and timeless charm, where every corner holds a touch of magic

Many people, on hearing the word arboretum, might imagine their eyes inexorably rising through 45 degrees to take in the lofty tops of giant firs and redwoods, planted by the worthies of yesteryear. N

This cottage now has a garden to match its charming appearance, thanks to the efforts of its owners