Contemporary garden planting

The best garden and landscape designers from The List - from urban garden masters to country planting specialists

Tom Howard on Instagram: "A few photos from our recently completed St.Margarets garden. Took a lot longer than expected to finish as we only just had the boundaries…"

This lovely contemporary garden, rich in texture and interest, features a dining terrace with a cedar patio table cantilevered over an area richly planted with drifts of Verbena, Nepeta, Agastache and Lavandula. All of this is delicately veiled by Deschampsia cespitosa.

Professional garden designers layout the key things to consider when planning the planting in a garden.

The 2025 garden design trends reflect a remarkable shift in how we think about outdoor spaces. With sustainability meeting innovation, these emerging trends are reshaping our approach to garden design and plant selection. From smart technology integration to climate-resilient landscaping, understanding the latest garden design trends for 2025 will help you create an outdoor space that’s not only beautiful but also aligned with contemporary environmental and lifestyle needs.

Photos and decription of Sarah Prices garden at Chelsea 2023

We have been busy packing boxes as we move to live with my parents while we build. This week's Friday's Favourites also pays homage to our 1980s house.

Astrantia are herbaceous perennials that grow in full sun or semi-shade and prefer to be planted in a sheltered positon in moisture retentive soil.

This newly-planted Thornbury, Melbourne garden desgined by BWLA is beloved by owners and neighbours alike.

Find inspiration from gardens of all sizes both in the UK and internationally

Architectural plants for easy maintenance summer gardens that are happy to be left alone when you go on your summer holiday.

Our winners of the 2021 Responsible Design award, The Land Gardeners, discuss their perennial borders at Wardington and how to grow your own flowers from seed.