Formal gardens are extremely structured and contain carefully planned geometric shapes. Paths are laid in straight lines, hedges and lawns are always neatly clipped and other plants such as trees and shrubs are trimmed and trained into shapes. Nothing...

I am lucky enough to live in a rural area within easy reach of various country footpaths, which take you through different natural habitats. There are woodland walks, a coastal path, grassland areas and one or two large ponds with all the associated wildl...