You've planned the extension. The builders have finished. The dust has settled. The house looks fantastic. Then you step outside. What was once a reasonably balanced garden now feels a little disconnected. The lawn has shrunk, the patio no longer works with the shape of the house, and the space that once felt generous suddenly feels awkward and unfinished.

Some projects benefit from both. Others only need one. The key is understanding what each brings to the process.

Chelsea has welcomed back the garden gnome this year!

AI is starting to appear everywhere now, including garden design. You can upload a photo of your garden and within seconds be shown planting ideas, layouts, lighting schemes and beautifully generated images of what the space could become.

Gravel gardens seem to have developed a slightly confusing reputation over the years. Some people hear the words 'gravel garden' and immediately picture a dry, sparse landscape with three ornamental grasses and a single lavender plant clinging on for dear life.

When is the best time to start a garden project? This is often earlier than most people think