A rainbow of roses

It’s here again: that most exciting time of year, when gardeners grapple with their willpower and try not to get too carried away as they place their spring bulb order. There are so many reasons why p

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Shrubs are more than your garden’s supporting players. Given the right role, and even the occasional seasonal spotlight, they can become a star turn

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Mimic their natural behaviour and get them going now to flower in spring

We may have invented the flower border, but planting them remains one of the trickiest things to get right. Charles Quest-Ritson looks at the secrets behind the very best