From a narrow path edge to a single stone trough, an alpine style garden can transform even the smallest UK space. Follow five light-touch steps that swap heavy digging for simple, clever planting.

Looking for your next green-fingered projects? Rock gardens are easy to make, simple to look after and the perfect way to grow pretty miniature alpine plants. An expert at Kew Gardens explains how to ...

The rockery at Newby Hall in Yorkshire has reopened after a seven-year restoration – and there are many other fine examples to visit Val Bourne is an award-winning garden writer, organic gardener and ...