The late-summer elegance of verbena

Look to the beautiful beds and borders of Hidcote Manor to discover how to prolong the season of interest, with this advice from National Trust head gardener Lottie Allen

Tilly Ware visits Knoll Gardens in Dorset, which offers a masterclass in how to make your garden stay beautiful for longer

Sandra Manning An urban oasis in Twickenham ...

Brighten up the season with a collection of cheerful, chirpy and colourful containers

Liz Zorab picks her favourite self-seeding and spreading plants for easier gardening

The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden... plus her diary for the week!