Homebuilding & Renovating

The garden

With summer fast approaching, many of us will be turning our attention outwards. But what elements should you focus on to ensure your garden really works as a ‘room outside’ from day through to night?

Much will depend on your individual project. Often, the most successful garden schemes are those that feature zones for seating, planting and entertaining. “Gardens serve a number of functions,” explains landscape designer Paul Hervey-Brookes. “A garden

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