Almost every garden has one. But the humble patio often ends up being a boring square of concrete, or just a thoroughfare from house to garden. Instead just imagine a beautiful patio where you can sit and relax on a summer’s evening with a glass of wine; a patio that’s a well-planned garden design feature, [...]

Many think that gardening near to the sea is challenging, if not impossible. But in fact there are a surprising range of plants than can survive and even thrive in a coastal situation.