English back garden

Lush greenery, climbing ivy and gravel pathways are just some of our favorite English garden features.

I do apologise for being rather late with this May update – but I have been away in America on the first trip of the ‘Monty Don’s American Gardens’ series that will be shown early next year. We filmed in Washington, Virginia, South Carolina, Miami, & Louisiana.

Alongside developing her hugely successful eponymous business, Sarah Raven still finds time for writing and teaching. But it is in the evolution of the gardens of Perch Hill, her family home in East Sussex, that her passion for horticulture is most clearly expressed

What makes a sensory garden different to any other garden? We can expect the boundaries to be pushed, as they are in Howick Hall’s new sensory garden. Starting, as in any garden, with the soo…

This post explains all the elements of English cottage garden design! Where do these charming romantic garden designs come from and how do you achieve the look?

When it came to creating my quintessential English Cottage Garden in Connecticut, there were certain must have flowers and plants that I wanted to have to help me achieve that charming, romantic look. From fragrant roses to the delicate lavender here is the plant list in Old Castle cottage sun loving zone 6b garden. Roses

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Secret Gardens designed this classic country garden to blend into the rolling hills of its rural location in New South Wales.

Transform your outdoor space into a serene retreat with our guide on how to create an enchanting English garden. Learn the art of blending colourful flowers, foliage, and structures to evoke the traditional English country charm. Discover time-tested tips on planting, maintaining, and designing your garden in a way that enhances its natural beauty and elegance. With our expert advice, you'll be able to create a captivating garden that will leave your neighbours green with envy.