With a visual appeal that is not easily surpassed, natural stone paving is a premium landscaping choice for budding self-builders. However, as worrying reports about unethical manufacturing practices continue to surface, choosing the right supplier can weigh heavily on the conscience – Malcolm Gough, Business Development Director at Natural Paving…

The self-build journey can be long and tiresome, but the last hurdle is an entirely new project in its own right – the garden.

A family conundrum was the unexpected catalyst for the creation of a breathtaking annex in the garden of a Victorian house in Battersea, South West London.

The close-knit artistically-skilled Heath/Barnes family have built a unique garden room beside their cottage that sits on the shores of the beautiful windswept Wirral Peninsula.

Following countless challenges with their new log home, Russell and Janice Quinlan waited two years before turning its bare surroundings into a vision of serenity.

Christine Wilkie is an award-winning garden designer whose inspirational design caters for gardens of all shapes, sizes and budgets. Christine speaks exclusively to i-build, sharing her top tips for creating idyllic gardens within limited spaces.