Gardens142 Stories

See how a pool area was connected to an outdoor entertaining space by stairs, plants, colours and tiers

It’s easy to create a free supply of nutrient-rich soil for your garden – just follow three UK professionals' advice

See how a landscape architect transformed a family’s backyard in Brooklyn, USA, into a low-maintenance kids' playground

This year’s virtual version of the RHS’s iconic show reflected our renewed love of nature and its restorative powers

A Kiwi couple in London gets a new, evergreen garden designed by a fellow New Zealander for adults and kids alike

Lose yourself in nine beautiful, peaceful gardens around the world to see if any inspire ideas for your outdoor space

Just over six metres in width but 38 metres long, this garden demanded a clever design to make every bit of it inviting

Choosing attractive, well-mannered plants and sharing the bounty can go a long way to creating a happy neighbourhood

Four lighting experts share the secrets to getting the lighting in your backyard right at night

Keen to grow your own greens? An expert reveals herbs and veg to plant now, which you'll be able to eat in a few weeks

These Canadian and USA gardens take cues from the courtyards of Rome, beach holidays and the arid beauty of the desert