Gardens
Find inspiration from gardens of all sizes both in the UK and internationally
The legacy of Beth Chatto: the pioneering plantswoman who changed the face of gardening
The late, pioneering plantswoman Beth Chatto convinced us to find the right plant for the right place.
Here, those who were influenced by her reflect on her lasting legacy.
Discover the pioneering gardens of Beth Chatto ahead of Monty Don's British Gardens
The pioneering plantswoman's garden is a thing to marvel at. Here we explore the key areas of Beth Chatto's gardens.
The best snowdrops for your garden
John Sales, former head of gardens at the National Trust, recommends 12 of the best snowdrops to grow in your garden. Words Mary Keen.
How to care for your teak garden furniture
If you already have teak garden furniture, or you are considering buying teak for your outdoor space, here’s how to look after this attractive hardwood
How to propagate snowdrops - get more snowdrops for free using this nifty skill
Margaret and David MacLennan have built up a collection of more than 2,000 snowdrop cultivars, thanks in part to Margaret’s skill in propagation. Margaret shares her propagation secrets with us. Words Rory Dusoir, photography Jason Ingram.
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Feed the birds: these are the best plants for birds that you can have in your garden
Making your garden a safe haven for birds is easy and rewarding says Jane Moore, author of Planting for Garden Birds.
Brilliant bird tables for all types of garden birds
Welcome more birds into your garden this winter with a stylish and sturdy bird table.
Love birds? Here are the best way to attract them to your garden
Looking for ways to attract birds to your garden? Here's how to keep all your feathered friends happy all year round
The gardener who trades secateurs for stilettos to become his drag queen alter ego
Professional gardener Tom, aka the Drag Queen Gardener, cares for a private 90-acre estate in Warwickshire, but trades secateurs for stilettos to become his alter ego, Daisy Desire.
Portrait: Andrew Montgomery
Turn your garden into a wildflower haven with these great seed bombs to buy for your garden
Get beautiful blooms for minimum effort with a pack of wildflower seed bombs
Rural
You have to see this amazing new garden around a romantic castle on the shores of Loch Ness
Designer Tom Stuart-Smith has created two exciting new gardens around a romantic castle on the shores of Loch Ness.
Discover the biodiverse, brilliant and beautiful garden that features on Monty Don's British Gardens this week
The garden of designer Nigel Dunnett, who worked on the planting at the Olympic Park, is brimming with a harmonious and joyful mix of naturalistic and biodiverse planting.
Discover designer Dan Pearson’s personal slice of paradise in the English countryside
At his Somerset home, Hillside, designer Dan Pearson has worked sensitively with the open, sloping site to create a beautifully intricate garden with a true sense of place.
Meet the gardeners
The big job Nigel Slater is embarking on this year
Not typically one to act on impulse, Nigel Slater wonders if more spontaneity, and stone paving, might be in order.
Biodynamic advocate Jane Scotter of Fern Verrow on working with top chef Skye Gyngell and her newest venture
The biodynamic grower on the pains and pleasures of hard work, the joys of producing culinary ‘fairy dust’ and on being part of the bigger picture.
Words: Natasha Goodfellow, Portrait: Lisa Linder
Warmer climes: this sunny new Mallorcan garden designed by Tom Stuart-Smith will have you reaching for your passport
By replacing grass lawns with a relaxed mix of resilient planting, Tom Stuart-Smith has ensured this Mediterranean garden is firmly grounded in its landscape.
Words: Errol Reuben Fernandes, Photographs: Richard Bloom
Gardens to visit
Visiting a beautiful garden can be a wholly enriching experience. The benefits of visiting a garden – from mental health right through to exercise – are huge, and garden days out are perfect ways to have fun on your own, or as an entire family.
Regardless of how, and whoever you visit with, we have a host of suggestions of which gardens to visit, from gardens for the season, through to the gardens that are in full bloom and at their best each month. We have collated lists of the best gardens to visit with the help of our experts and many years of visiting gardens all around the UK, and beyond. We have gardens organised by theme, days out and local area, so you should find something for wherever you are and whatever garden experience you are looking for.
Enjoy our comprehensive guide to the best gardens to visit in the UK.
Are you a galanthophile? Here are the best places to see snowdrops in 2025
For snowdrop lovers, or galanthophiles, February is the month to venture out to admire spectacular displays of snowdrops. Here are some of our recommended gardens to visit.
The 19 best new gardens to visit in 2025: perfect spots you won't have visited yet
A new year, a new set of gardens to explore. We’ve rounded up the best new horticultural hotspots to visit - all recently opened or redesigned.
Best UK gardens open for Boxing Day walks
Many UK gardens are open this festive season, so why not work off your Christmas indulgence between Boxing Day and New Year with a winter walk at one of these 13 great open gardens?
Gardens of the world
Worldwide gardens you need to see
This garden may look ‘messy’ to some, but it's low maintenance, keeps wildlife very happy and looks stunning in autumn
With no horticultural training, art teacher Karin Winkler relies on intuition to create her naturalistic garden, which comes into its own each autumn. Words: Claire Masset, Photographs: Robert Mabic
This futuristic park on stilts is a new landmark for New York with planting prowess from top designers
Little Island park in New York, designed by Heatherwick Studio and with planting by MNLA, is an exciting new city landmark.
Words: Humaira Ikram, Photographs: Ngoc Minh Ngo
From pit to paradise: four former mining sites that are now beautiful gardens
Robert Lowe looks at four beautiful gardens that have been created from former ugly mining sites.
Urban gardens
Amazing gardens from towns and cities
This tiny city garden was transformed into a marvellous mini woodland glade with nine trees and designer touches
From a small, square, city plot, Stefano Marinaz has created a luscious, multi-textured garden brimming with interest and life.
A zesty tangerine-coloured roof top garden in London designed by Nigel Dunnett
On the edge of one of London’s busiest roundabouts, Nigel Dunnett has created exciting combinations of drought-tolerant plants for a roof garden that is as unexpected as it is joyful. Words: Natasha Goodfellow, Photographs: Alister Thorpe
A zero waste garden: this space was completely transformed, without sending anything to landfill
Designer Miria Harris gave herself the challenge of a no-skip, zero-waste project, giving away, recycling or reusing everything in this back garden before transforming it into a space her client could love.
Words: Zia Allaway, Photographs: Rachel Warne