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The life and times of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown
Brown unquestionably produced some of the best classic landscaping ever undertaken for British country house owners
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10 pictures of the world’s largest yew hedge which are almost beyond belief
The world’s tallest yew hedge, on the Bathurst estate in the Cotswolds, has just received its annual trim.
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Wychwood Manor: A 1920s house and gardens, restored and transformed
On a south-facing ridge in the Evenlode valley, the Arts-and-Crafts-style garden of a 1920s house has been given a facelift in recent years, enhancing the building’s relationship to its landscape. Vanessa Berridge went along for a closer look, while the photographs were taken by Andrew Lawson.
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Blackdykes: A romantic, uplifting and inspiring garden by the sea
Blackdykes, in North Berwick, is on a plot barely a mile from the sea that took a huge amount of thought and planning from its beginnings 25 years ago.
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Hampton Court Flower Show: When is it, what to see, how do I get there, how do I get tickets?
The RHS Hampton Court Flower Show is almost upon us – here's everything you need to know about one of summer's horticultural highlights.
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Rhodds Farm: From open space to stunning country garden in under 12 years
Richard and Cary Goode have carried off something almost miraculous at this lovely spot in Herefordshire – and they've done it in barely more than a decade.
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19 inspirational, touching and funny Chelsea Flower Show pictures
Last week's Chelsea Flower Show produced all sorts of weird and wonderful display – we sent photographer Charlie Hopkinson along to record his favourite sights.
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The ‘dreamy and absorbing’ garden at Constance Spry’s holiday bolthole
Ard Daraich was the holiday home of Constance Spry, the grande dame of floristry – but it wasn't her who transformed these gardens.
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Try growing wineberries
Wineberries have pretty plants, fruit which tastes wonderful, and are no effort to grow
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The history of Sissinghurst’s roses
Troy Scott Smith explains how he is trying to rebuild the rose garden at Sissinhurst
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Best of Britain: Rose gardens
Steven Desmond visits Britian's best rose garden: Mottisfont, a National Trust garden in Hampshire
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Eden Project prepares for springtime colour
The Eden Project in Cornwall is preparing for a beautiful spring season as they are looking forward to twice as many tulips than last year
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2014 Diary: Sir Roy Strong talk
One date for your diary is May 2014, when Sir Roy Strong will give a talk about the creation of his garden in Herefordshire
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National Gardens Scheme gardens to visit
A selection of gardens opening in aid of the National Gardens Scheme in the coming weeks shows off the variety and charm of the autumn season
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Plant of the week: Penstemon 'Rich Ruby' AGM
Our plant of the week in the Country Life Nursery is Penstemon 'Rich Ruby' AGM, a stunning deep-coloured ruby flower which should last until November
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Love blue flowers?
Buy four blue plants in the Country Life Nursery this week and turn your garden into a riot of new colour
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Find plants online in the Country Life Nursery
Country Life has teamed up with one of England's top nurseries to bring you brilliant deals online all year round on the plants you want to put into your garden.
