Eleven-year-old Max and his best friend Sophie are hired to help in the gardens of a castle, but soon discover that there is much more to the job than they expected as the entrance to the garden appears and disappears, and the topiary comes to life in unexpected and frightening ways.

While caring for her grandfather's magnificent garden, Linn must learn to deal with a difficult situation and take responsibility when her mischievous dog Flori causes a mess.