Widely regarded as the Vogue of the gardening press, Gardens Illustrated aims to inspire you with an eclectic and international editorial mix of remarkable places, plants and people. With superb photography, authoritative journalism and exceptional design, this award-winning magazine is a style bible for garden designers, garden lovers and enthusiasts alike.
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Gardens Illustrated Magazine
DIG IN • What's new, what's growing and what's going on this month
What to do this month
3 FOR THE GARDEN…
March plants • Nurserywoman Rosy Hardy welcomes early spring with some scented flowers in cool pastel colours, offset with fresh evergreen foliage
KITTED OUT • Everything you need to get ready for a new season of growing and gardening
New beginnings • In the first of a new practical series, Tim Stretton, head of gardens at Mounton House in Monmouthshire, shares the tasks that he and his team tackle in spring
OTHER EARLY SPRING TASKS
SEEING THE LIGHT • Nigel Slater planted trees and climbers to clothe the bareness of his garden when he first moved in. Now the time has come to cut them back, and lift the gloom
SPRING BLOSSOM • Flowering trees and shrubs are one of the delights of spring and make wonderful additions to even the smallest of gardens
DANIEL CARLSON • The former vegetable farmer from California now works alongside Jonny Bruce at The Field Nursery
Grand design • In this large new country garden, designer Butter Wakefield has blended strong structure with playful planting
STARTING OUT • Young collector David Carver's new nursery in Devon specialises in the brightest of early spring delights – crocuses
Couples retreat • Designer Matthew Childs has transformed this typical suburban garden with a new modern design that enables the owners to workout, rest and play
ACRES WILD • The two designers behind the highly successful design practice on their process and how teaching helps them crystallise ideas
THE ART OF GARDENING • Architect James Chua reveals the inspired creative elements in his beautiful spring woodland garden
Design • News, design insights and sourcebook
MOVING ON UP • By linking the levels of this steeply sloping garden, Tony Woods has combined a sleek modern aesthetic with space to enjoy nature
Small and permeable paving • Find the perfect small pavers and water-permeable paving with our pick of the best options
FRESH PICKS • Fancy growing something different this season? Top plant sellers and nurseries told us which brand-new, recently introduced or simply fresh-to-their-lists plants they are excited about this year
DOWNTOOLS • Book reviews, Q&A, the crossword and Jack Wallington's final say
GLOBAL LIFE SUPPORT • Lucy Conochie finds this timely book exploring 65 inspiring green projects is an uplifting reminder of the transformative power of nature
Recommended reads this month
‘We each had a gin and tonic, and would hoe and chat’ • The cookery writer, broadcaster and former president of the National Garden Scheme Mary Berry on her new book and the joy of visiting gardens
Crossword
Less, it turns out, is still more • Often, plans to transform our gardens fail because we try to do too much. Keep it simple, says designer Jack Wallington, and you can achieve far more