Marvellous michaelmas daisies

A heavenly flower border is a work of art, a living composition in which colour themes are finely balanced to wax and wane through the seasons

For many gardeners, midsummer is the highlight of the year when bountiful borders brim with blowsy blooms jostling for space. But creating planting palettes that are both pleasing to the eye and feel

Mike Palmer shares his top tips for growing picture-perfect pinks

Are you hankering after a beautiful garden that is full of diversity but also one that isn’t a burden? If so, bombproof plants are the answer. These hard-working and reliable specimens will create a g

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

Larkspur, or delphiniums, rise twice a year in garden borders, bringing glorious blooms at both the start and end of summer