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Gardens do not simply emerge, they must be shaped in terms of spacing, soil, height and colour
The instant sunshine of the plant world is the queen of winter blooms
After December’s excesses, look ahead to planting wholesome varieties, both old friends and new entrants
These choices will have your garden in flower by the end of that month
From torrential rains to summer drought, from heatwave to brutal cold spell, plants were tested as rarely before
Top outdoor designers on how we will approach our outdoor space
This year, I managed to get a front-row seat for the annual badgers’ New Year extravaganza in my garden
These are increasingly endorsed as being more resilient and environmentally friendly than plants grown in pots
An abbey, a cave and a Tuscan castello were among some of the homes HTSI visited in 2022. Here are our favourites
Our columnist’s selection offers plentiful inspiration
Structures made of manipulated roses, fruit trees and topiary can ensure your garden is a balm even during the colder months
Smart buys for gardeners, parents, superheroes and more
Festive decorating tips from Luke Edward Hall, Matilda Goad and Roddy Clarke; timeless winter greenery; and homes for sale with Christmas spirit
Festive boughs have been a favourite since pagan days and remain a satisfying way to usher in some seasonal cheer
A feast of gourmet food, wines and gifts
As Walt Whitman recognised, a well-tended compost heap is a magical, sustainable thing
Botany and ancient history meet in a journey to a country where this tree grows wild and prolifically
Today’s florists capture the ephemeral beauty of life between the vase and the compost — and it’s a far cry from granny’s potpourri
A canter down the historic Roman road — and alongside homes belonging to Italian film goddesses
A new book offers guidance through the ‘proliferating jungle of roses’
Designers transform eerily derelict post-industrial landscapes into gardens with ‘a strange and fertile beauty’
HTSI’s contributing editor picks gifts for chic countryside living
If you are enjoying this year’s displays, these varieties can replicate them in your own garden
Autumn gardens are full of their shiny, sticky webs. Whether they fascinate or frighten, spiders loom large in the human psyche
The Gardiner Estate has fascinated locals for centuries. Now its owner has opened up its doors
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