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Bring a blaze of colour to your garden in August with a palette of bright and contrasting blooms, carefully positioned pots and a few late-season buys

Ensure all the plants in your garden are giving their best performance by keeping them sufficiently fed and hydrated. Azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias start to form next year’s flower buds from la

Now’s the time to add some summer stars for a burst of colour

Kari-Astri Davies considers the role of women in hosta breeding, and regrets unlucky impulse purchases

A beautiful and productive garden needn’t cost the earth – simply choose the right plants

How can I save my cordyline? It’s possible ...