Landscaping

Planning Outside Spaces
In the last of our series on self-build, Mark Brinkley examines the home’s outside, with a wealth of ideas for landscape design, driveways, garages, boundaries and even planning for renewables, to ensure you get it spot on

Instant Privacy
In the first part of H&Rs new landscaping series, garden designer Marco Schrang looks at the best options for using plants and trees to create instant privacy

Landscaping: Life on the Edge
Great borders make any garden look well designed so give your landscape a little edge, says Sarah Davies

Decks Appeal
A timber deck is a superb way to create a flexible outside space. Sarah Davies looks at how to design, build and maintain one

Creating the perfect lawn
There are two ways to create a new lawn either to lay turf or sow grass seed. Seeding is cheaper than turf, but can take up to twelve months to establish compared to turf

The Lawn
The lawn is the main design element in any garden. Marco Schrang explains how to get it right

Why Soil Matters
Keeping the soil in good condition for the duration of your build project is vital to the finished look of your landscaping, as Marco Schrang explains

Landscaping: Water Works
Introducing a water feature into your garden can add a touch of sparkle and create a relaxing ambience, says Sarah Davies

Modern Gardens for Modern Homes
If you're building a modern home, you should pay as much attention to the garden, says Sarah Davies

Water As A Feature
One way to help a new garden feel instantly mature is to introduce water — but which method works best?

The Patio
It doesn’t matter if you are entertaining, sunbathing or simply enjoying the garden, the patio is the ideal place for all. Garden designer Marco Schrang explains how to get this feature right

Material Matters: Paving
Paving can transform your outdoor space. The abundance of materials available for the garden is now comparable to those for the interior. Claire Lloyd explores the options

Setting Boundaries
Boundaries in the garden can be used not only to create privacy from prying eyes, but also to form cosy corners, separate ‘zones’ and to hide unsightly practical features