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An airy gravel garden around a modern house in Dorset

For their mid-century modernist home in west Dorset, Vanessa Barlow and Jethro Marshall looked to designer Alice Meacham to create an airy gravel garden that would complement their open plan home... read the full article

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Drought tolerant garden ideas

Whether you’re planning to create a garden from scratch or looking to adapt an existing plot, there are lots of ways to future-proof your space against soaring temperatures and less rainfall and create your own drought-tolerant garden... read the full article

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10 Best garden plants every plot needs—chosen by gardening experts

When it comes to the best garden plants every gardener should know about, who better to ask than professional gardeners... read the full article

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Before & After: An Airy Gravel Garden for a Midcentury British House in West Dorset

When Vanessa Barlow and Jethro Marshall bought their midcentury house in the British coastal town of West Dorset 11 years ago, the existing large lawn (which was surrounded by mature trees, shrubs, and beech and laurel hedging) and newer bamboos to the east of the house provided the perfect sheltered play area for their three children... read the full article

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Landscaping with gravel: 14 ways to use this versatile material in your yard

Landscaping with gravel is the go-to choice for modern, low-maintenance outdoor spaces. Cheap to buy, easy to spread and widely available, it’s a practical material that’s versatile too... read the full article

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