Build a patio on a slope and it can be a real focal point in your garden design, offering an elevated view, an intimate sunken space or even several terraces ...

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Cynthia Nixon's multi-tiered privacy planting transforms her patio into a 'forest-like enclave' – a master gardener explains how to recreate her outdoor space Story by Sophie Edwards • 5d ...