The best perennials to brighten small spaces

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

Select good garden ‘doers’ that bring interest to your plot for many months

Plant with sunny hues to weave rhythm, softness and sparkle through your garden borders

Try our pick of the most beautiful plants you can buy now

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