Exquisite exotics

The world's finest share their tips for maccess

Tropical plants have always fascinated me – I love their architectural leaves and vibrant colours. I have vivid memories of visiting the Palm House at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew as a child and fee

Striking pops of autumnal colour, brilliant ideas for small shady spaces and even a wildlife pond in a pot – this urban oasis has it all…

It’s all about the choreography of the plants, about the foliage especially, the broad and the narrow, the upright and the sprawling, the moss green and the lime, and all that is green in between,” sa

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

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