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Gardens Illustrated Magazine, 18 Aug 2026

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Gardens Illustrated is a British monthly magazine dedicated to garden design, planting and horticultural inspiration. First published in 1993, it showcases some of the most beautiful gardens in the world, appealing to passionate gardeners and design enthusiasts alike. The magazine is known for its high-quality photography and expert-led content, featuring in-depth profiles of exceptional gardens, from private spaces to renowned public landscapes. It also includes practical advice on planting, garden design and seasonal tasks, helping readers bring professional ideas into their own outdoor spaces. Contributions from respected garden designers and horticultural experts add authority and insight throughout. Gardens Illustrated also explores garden trends, tools and techniques, alongside thoughtful features that celebrate creativity and craftsmanship in outdoor design. Its refined yet accessible approach makes it a trusted source of inspiration for gardeners at all levels. Available on PressReader, Gardens Illustrated magazine offers expert guidance and stunning visual inspiration for creating beautiful outdoor spaces.

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ArticleWel­come

The aver­age UK garden cov­ers about 15m x 15m, and most of us have much less to play with than this, mean­ing there are plenty of people up and down the coun­try who want to make the most of their pre­cious out­door space. Every August here on...

Wel­come

ArticleThe big­ger the bet­ter

Don’t fall into the trap of buy­ing com­pact plants for a small garden. Plant­ing experts tell us why it’s bet­ter to think big and how to use plant­ing to make the most of your small space

The big­ger the bet­ter

ArticlePlant pro­file: Phlo­mis

Head gardener Mat­thew Reese recom­mends the best of these sun-lov­ing plants that thrive in dry heat, so per­fect for sum­mer gar­dens, with the bonus of dried seed­heads through winter Phlo­mis, or Jer­u­s­alem sage, as it is com­monly known, is a...

Plant pro­file: Phlo­mis

ArticleSteps to suc­cess

Dutch designer Car­olien Bark­man used changes of level and lush, immers­ive plant­ing to bring a small garden in the heart of Ams­ter­dam to life Out­door space in the Neth­er­lands, one of the most densely pop­u­lated coun­tries in Europe, is always...

Steps to suc­cess

ArticleLight and shade

Dan Pear­son has cre­ated a nuanced design for the own­ers of this north Lon­don ter­race, with both a sunny front and a shady rear garden

Light and shade

ArticleA haven for well­being

Designer Alex­an­dra Noble has made space for a meadow, a sauna and a cold plunge in this small sub­urban garden

A haven for well­being

ArticleHome com­forts

For his own Bris­tol garden, designer Harry Hold­ing smartly saved on budget by using paint and exist­ing mater­i­als

Home com­forts

ArticleEnsemble pieces

Designer Katie Guil­le­baud cre­ates three dif­fer­ent plant com­bin­a­tions for pots to elev­ate your late­sum­mer garden A DELICATE DANCE This sits in a semi-wild corner of our garden, where we leave the grass to grow long through sum­mer before...

Ensemble pieces