Gardens Illustrated

Title: Nutteries

Publication: Gardens Illustrated

Publication date: November 2011

The idea of growing nut trees sounds grand, but the simple combination of hazels under-planted with spring bulbs and flowers can be beautiful and productive even in small spaces.

Title: Tulips

Publication: Gardens Illustrated

Publication date: October 2011

As the traditional bulb-planting season arrives, what's the secret to creating spectacular spring displays of tulips?

Title: Late summer borders

Publication: Gardens Illustrated

Publication date: September 2011

How to make a grande finale to the season with a celebratory display of rich and earthy colours. 

Title: Garden furniture

Publication: Gardens Illustrated

Publication date: August 2011

Country garden or city courtyard: when you are choosing seating and tables for the garden, consider the context and know your style.

Title: Cottage garden style

Publication: Gardens Illustrated

Publication date: July 2011

Cottage gardens are about practicality, good husbandry and pride in your growing skills. They're also a wonderful opportunity for riotous and colourful planting.

Title: Topiary

Publication: Gardens Illustrated

Publication date: June 2011

One of the simplest and most effective tools for adding structure and instant drama to a garden, topiary can be placed in pairs, groups or as a splendid single centrepiece, according to space and style.

Title: Herbaceous borders

Publication: Gardens Illustrated

Publication date: May 2011

The art of making beautiful borders is to think of yourself as painting with plants, using big, broad brush strokes.

Title: Level changes

Publication: Gardens Illustrated

Publication date: April 2011

From the steepest of slopes to the gentlest of inclines, level changes of all kinds add character to the garden and can be used for effects both subtle and dramatic.

Title: Orchards and trained fruit

Publication: Gardens Illustrated

Publication date: March 2011

Whether your plot is large or small, fruit trees can add another dimension to your garden, bearing blossom in spring and the sweetest of crops at harvest time.

Title: Pleaching Trees and making allees

Publication: Gardens Illustrated

Publication date: February 2011

Chosen and used in the right way, pleached and pollarded trees provide a stylish and space-saving solution for marking pathways, screening views and even supplying you with fruit.

Title: Hedges and how to use them

Publication: Gardens Illustrated

Publication date: December 2010

They can be one of the most versatile design tools in your garden. So what are the best ways to make the most of hedges?

Title: Entrances and Driveways

Publication: Gardens Illustrated

Publication date: November 2010

When someone visits your garden, their first impression starts right at the entrance. Whatever the size of your home or garden, your choice of driveway, path or gate can help you build up an atmosphere and create a taster of what's to come.

Title: The Perfect Garden

Publication: Gardens Illustrated

Publication date: October 2010

The classic landscape at Rousham is full of brilliant design ideas to inspire you, no matter what size your garden, says Arne Maynard in the first of his new series on garden design.

Title: Perfect Pitch

Publication: Gardens Illustrated

Publication date: June 2007

When Arne Maynard was invited to 'do something with the lawn' at this garden in Norfolk, he found a huge walled garden - then occupied by a football pitch and tennis courts - crying out for a new lease of life.

Title: Best in Show

Publication: Gardens Illustrated

Publication date: September 2000

Rosie Atkins reflects on the hectic build up to Chelsea 2000 and the euphoria when the garden designed by Arne Maynard and Piet Oudolf won the coveted Best in Show and a gold medal.

Title: The Perfect Garden (1)

Publication: Gardens Illustrated