Whether you're starting from scratch or improving an existing landscape, sustainable gardening is about working with nature rather than against it.

Rain is on the way! Does that mean you should switch off your irrigation today, or put away your hose? Not quite! Find out the answers to questions many people have about irrigation in winter.

It’s true that almost all plants - even those that are drought tolerant - need water to get them established. What’s the most sustainable way to achieve that?

Saving water that falls from the sky can be a very neat way to keep your summer-dry garden looking a little greener. But should you bother?