The arrival of spring, with its longer, brighter days, signals the time when many of us head into our gardens, relishing the chance to bask in the glow of the sunshine. Plants and flowers are beginning to spring into life, and the warmer weather brings with it the opportunity for entertaining outdoors with family and friends. If you're looking forward to giving your outdoor space a refresh, you'll find plenty of ideas for your garden transformation in this brand-new title. Whether you're searching for inspiring design advice, expert planting tips, or ways to maximise the use of your outdoor living space, you won't be disappointed. Enjoy!
Welcome to YOUR PERFECT GARDEN
Your Perfect Garden
Modern GARDEN IDEAS • Get inspired by our contemporary ideas – featuring outdoor kitchens, chic lighting solutions, stylish sheds, and more
Fabulous FERNS • Delicate foliage can bring low-maintenance splendour to shade, and will transform an otherwise drab area into a leafy paradise
A holiday AT HOME • Caroline and Tim Norris opted for seating, a kitchen, a summerhouse and hot tub that turns their garden into the perfect staycation spot!
Cottage GARDEN IDEAS • Charming ways to create a character-filled outdoor space you’ll instantly fall in love with
10 OF THE BEST Scented climbers • Cover an unsightly wall or trellis with blooms that are bursting with colour and fragrance
Well INCLINED • The Smiths made their garden more usable by dividing it into split-level spaces, each with its own look, feel and purpose
Small GARDEN IDEAS • Maximise the potential of your compact space by giving these ideas a go for a stylish update – your outdoor space will instantly feel bigger and brighter
10 special shrubs FOR SMALL SPOTS • These fuss-free, compact shrubs are guaranteed to provide colour and impact for years without growing out of control – which means less stress for you!
A family affair • With spaces for eating, socialising, alone time and hobbies, Tracey James and Paul Roye have created a garden specially designed to suit every member of their family
Tropical GARDEN IDEAS • Transform your garden into an exotic oasis for an instant holiday vibe
Tropical planting • Create a bold look in your back garden with exotic evergreens that provide low-effort drama and bold interest all year round
Small VICTORIES • Alasdair and Philippa Beaumont weren’t going to let a tiny plot stop them having the garden of their dreams
Low-maintenance GARDEN IDEAS • Spend more time relaxing and less time working in your outdoor space with these clever design solutions
Easy planting • If your idea of a dream garden is one where you spend time sitting down enjoying it, you need our guide to low-maintenance gardening…
Going GREEN • Re-planning their garden in tandem with building a new extension helped Adam and Irenie Cossey create a flexible outdoor space for all the family
Front GARDEN IDEAS • These design tips and tricks are guaranteed to instantly improve your home’s kerb appeal
Beautiful BASKETS • Smarten up your front garden with hanging baskets that will burst with blooms from spring until the end of summer
OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES • Want to make the most of summer living? Follow our tips and create an open-air chill-out zone that’s built for soaking up those gorgeous rays…
Time to go ALFRESCO! • Take your outdoor cooking up a level with an outdoor kitchen that’s perfect for cooking up a storm on a hot summer’s day
Outdoor BAR IDEAS • Looking for outdoor bar ideas? Get that holiday feel at home with these inspiring ways to party in the garden
Outdoor DINING IDEAS • Make...