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Waste disposal can be made more efficient with kits such as worm farms and hot bins
The very attributes that allowed glasshouses to nurture exotic species result in structures that can fail easily
Relocating does not have to mean leaving beloved shrubs or trees behind
Some of the world’s finest traditional Japanese and Chinese gardens are found on a different continent
Displays of cold-loving plants, often with festivals of light and sound, are attracting visitors beyond summer
Edith Vane-Tempest-Stewart took the same hands-on approach to plantings at Mount Stewart as she did to women’s suffrage
Deadly wildfires have sharpened the focus on plantings to mitigate the risks
Professor of tree pathology bought ‘a forest with a house inside’ in the Italian Alps
Her English country revivalist style may have drifted out of fashion but her influence is far-reaching
Titles and qualifications are not the only qualities to consider
The seaside stroll should take its place in the city
The RHS garden in Essex celebrates 25 years — an achievement given its challenging conditions
A cut-flower garden will ensure that vases can be stocked with a variety of locally grown blooms
The boom in artisan production is fuelling an interest in the botanicals that impart essence
The secrets of soil revealed — and how to unlock its richness for your garden
A remarkable archive from the 18th century is on show at a newly opened US garden
Rockwork has been a feature in China and Japan for centuries, but is a far more recent idea in the west
The stumpery was a Victorian contrivance that made a feature out of old trees
Lotusland in Montecito is as theatrical and unconventional as the opera singer who directed it
A client who has the will and want to create something big is every designer’s dream
Islanders may benefit from sheltered growing spaces that can withstand 100mph winds
With a bit of imagination, clichéd plants such as pampas grass and dwarf conifers have their uses
A sensitive restoration has breathed new life into the ‘gallery without walls’
Conserving old and unusual varieties assists genetic diversity and safeguards living heirlooms
The history of two of Europe’s finest water-inspired landscapes is one of obsession and financial calamity
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