Growing canna lilies and dahlias

Colour-drench your plot all summer using a shrewd selection of splashy bedding plants

As summer approaches, our thoughts turn to eating outside, making the most of longer days and warm weather. Even in a small space, it’s easy to grow delicious things to eat and, where space is limited

The summer show is warming up – and plants just want to grow. Harness that energy now to enjoy flowers, food and pollinators

Add drama to your garden with potted exotics. Soak the plant, in its original pot, in some not-too-cold water. Then move the new, empty, pot into position; this saves you doing so when it’s full of he

Add structure, colour and foliage interest with pretty summer-blooming shrubs

Kim O’Brien outlines some of the best planting partnerships for bold and beautiful borders