Modern Gardens is the exciting new magazine that helps today’s busy professional create fresh, exciting outdoor spaces… without having to expend too much time and effort! Each month the magazine will feature new garden ideas and keep you up to date with gardening trends, as well as give you tips on the plants to grow, the tools to buy and landscaping to inspire. Our key focus is to help you create the garden you want in the space you have, for a price that’s right. - The trends: create the garden that’s perfect for you, no matter how much space you have - Inspirational features: we reveal fabulous gardens, hints and tips from readers & experts alike - Family: create an outdoor space that’s perfect for you and your children - Flowers: the best plants and how to grow them - Vegetable tips: grow your own food! - Shopping: where to go, what to buy, where you’ll find the best prices for you garden plants, tools and anything else you need We look forward to welcoming you on board our exciting journey!
Celebrate outdoor living
EARTHY pleasures • EARTHY pleasures DREAM PLANT GROW PICK MAKE BUY
DESERT sun
Blooming lovely IN JUNE • Try our pick of the most beautiful plants you can buy now
JUNGLE fever • Nail the TROPICAL TREND the easy way with these hassle-free head-turners
“It feels like we're on holiday!” • Derek and Ayo Drew-Smith's bare Essex plot has been revamped into a VIBRANT AND VERSATILE space for family life
OUR GARDEN PLAN
PLANT HEAVEN • DAZZLING BLOOMS in bright tones bring a sunny vibe whatever the weather.
SHINE bright • These simple rules will help you add BOLD COLOUR without being brash
GARDEN ICE BUCKETS • Save yourself, and guests, top-up trips to the fridge this summer with these AL FRESCO COOLERS
Fiona's PATCH • After months of upheaval, Fiona Cumberpatch is finally enjoying putting the FINISHING TOUCHES to her small Lincolnshire town garden
“It's the perfect venue for summer drinks” • A bar crafted from a SHIPPING CONTAINER is at the heart of Lisa and Steve Burns’ luxe garden transformation in Hampshire
OUR GARDEN PLAN
HOW WE DID IT…
GARDEN bars • Which option for STYLISH DRINKS will best suit you and your plot?
WARM welcome • Get your garden GUEST-READY with these easy projects
Strawberry & ROSE PUNCH
Selina's garden STYLE SUMMER IN BLOOM • Stylist & book author SELINA LAKE shares her on-trend styling ideas & glorious garden buys
“I'm so proud of the tropical oasis I created” • Brad Guin has transformed his bare Brighton plot into a LEAFY PARADISE with towering leaves and rich wood tones
How I did it…
MY GARDEN PLAN
SECRET ESCAPE • With sculptural leaves and standout lighting, this little plot offers sanctuary from life's stresses
BIGGER, BETTER blooms! • These EASY-TO-DO TRICKS will keep your garden filled with flowers this summer
Floral FROLIC • Style up a summer bash in no time at all with a sensational TABLE CENTREPIECE says Jane Scott
Hello SUMMER! • These AFFORDABLE BUYS will spruce up your outside space in seconds
WHAT TO DO IN YOUR garden THIS MONTH • Simple steps to keep your plot looking good
STEP-BY-STEP
Share the joy! • Search #10greenminutes on Facebook and share your in-the-garden moments with our happy tribe of modern gardeners…
TROPICAL towers • Bring sizzling style to a border with easy-to-make BAMBOO PLANTERS
Elegant OLIVE TREE • Speed GOOD-TIME VIBES to your plot with this evergreen fave
Statement TREE FERN • Add a canopy of FRESH FRONDS to your garden with this Aussie hero
Marvellous JAPANESE MAPLE • Enjoy VIBRANT TONES with a shapely show of standout...