When slugs, snails, bindweed and box blight strike, should we reach for a bottle of something deadly or stick to organic tactics? Kate Gould weighs up the options

A broom, or an array of power tools? Designer Kate Gould picks out the devices that save time when you're tidying the garden

If you want to enjoy your garden after dark, lighting is the answer, but it's tricky to get the balance of light and shade right. Garden designer Kate Gould explains how it's done

Water features look stunning at Chelsea, but there is also a place for a pond in the smallest of gardens, says designer Kate Gould

Designer Kate Gould selects her favourite varieties for planting up in sun or shade

Yorkstone, sandstone or granite? Kate Gould lays out the pros and cons of stone for hard landscaping

Born slippy or sleek and stylish? Kate Gould looks at the pros and cons of decking

From shade to lack of access, small gardens present all kinds of challenges, writes garden designer Kate Gould

How can you make a tiny garden look bigger? Designer Kate Gould shares her top tips for making the most of your outside space