Garden Tours 101 Stories

How a rarely used garden became a sociable space, with terraces, a fire as its focal point, and plenty of soft planting

Gardens Garden Tour: A Country Plot Gains a Pool and Immersive Planting

This historic rural garden is surrounded by ancient woodland, something its designer aimed to bring into the landscaping

Gardens Garden Tour: A Spacious City Plot With a Secret Garden Feel

Hidden behind walls, this is a magical space by day and night, with distinct areas, mature trees and exciting planting

Gardens Garden Tour: A Large Plot is Transformed Over Several Years

Three areas, created sustainably and packed with planting, provide distinct destinations as well as a home for wildlife

Gardens Garden Tour: A Fantastical Garden Designed by Children

By Victoria Harrison

A unique collaboration resulted in a magical garden packed with lush woodland, wetland, meadow and a hidden den

Gardens Garden Tour: A Flood-resilient Garden With Beautiful Planting

By Sarah Alcroft

A genius design has turned a potential flood risk plot into a gorgeous garden where water can be welcomed and enjoyed

Gardens Garden Tour: A Patchy Plot Gets a Wildlife-rich Redesign

The lawn in this small London garden never looked good, and scrapping it has made for a far more verdant, natural space

Gardens Garden Tour: A Bare Roof Terrace Becomes a Pretty, Sociable Space

A retired couple got help transforming their large rooftop into a gorgeous, welcoming, multi-functional retreat

Gardens Garden Tour: Salvage and Foliage Bring Beauty to a Shady Spot

Pre-loved pots, antiques, recycled plants and a considered mix of textures and colours make this a characterful garden

Gardens Garden Tour: A Curvy Lawn and All-season Plants Soften a City Plot

A long, thin garden has been transformed by a sinuous lawn and gorgeous planting that adds colour and interest year-round

Gardens Garden Tour: An Overlooked Space Becomes a Private Haven

Trees, water and a zoned design create separate destinations in this garden, each offering a pocket of intimate space