Bells of beauty

The world's finest share their tips for success

Nick Hamilton chooses his favourite plants for spring-tosummer blooms

A close observation of the season’s cycles and respect for ecology have been the guiding principles in the development of the garden at Highlands, in the High Weald of East Sussex

Scented foliage and the hum of enraptured bees awaken the senses in a garden where monardas, with their shaggy blooms, are the stars

Mandy Bradshaw talks to Pollie Maasz, owner of a National Collection of hemerocallis, to find out more about these true summer stars

Bold colour, strong scent and intriguing leaves have made these pretty plants summer favourites for generations