Garden design ideas

Gardens are often described as romantic, but what does a romantic garden look like? Is it a particularly British thing? And what are the elements that make us label a garden this way? Clare Foster explores the concept of a romantic garden and tries to pin down its irresistible appeal.

Maximise a small outdoor space, whatever your budget or style with these small garden ideas from the House & Garden archive

A courtyard garden in a city or a country house is a wonderful luxury – we've looked at ten beautiful examples from our archive to see how best to approach such a space

A beginners guide to gardening and landscape design from garden designer Angel Collins, who takes us through everything you need to know when planning a garden from scratch.

These simple garden ideas from the House & Garden archive can yield beautiful results

Whether you are hunting for conservatory design ideas, or just want to gaze longingly at glass houses, get inspired by these stylish structures.

Wondering how you can introduce drought-tolerant plants into your garden? Go and see these inspiring examples of dry gardens, gravel gardens and Mediterranean gardens for inspiration

If you're lucky enough to have a loggia or veranda attached to your house, it's the perfect place for relaxing or entertaining outdoors

A clever decorative tool for making your garden seem bigger, we've rounded up our favourite ideas for how to use mirrors in the garden

There's nothing more romantic than a flower-draped pergola...

From rural cottage to grand estate, country gardens should be tailored to the house and landscape they occupy. Clare Foster talks to three garden designers about the elements that give a garden that all-important sense of place and we've included loads of inspiration to help you design your English country garden to perfection

Decking, patio and terrace design ideas for gardens gardens small and large, from traditional brick paving to modern tiles and wooden decking from House & Garden