For the love of shade

Plants are so clever at adapting to their increasingly hot, sunny and dry surroundings

Andrew Oldham explains how he has created a dappled, forest-inspired space and why it provides such wellbeing and wonder

Many grasses are capable of thriving in those less-than-sunny spots

These proven performers can handle heat, shade, drought and more – but some do come with a warning!

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

Shropshire is not the UK’s driest county, admittedly, but at Wildegoose Nursery in the walled garden at Millichope Park, between Much Wenlock and Ludlow, owners Jack and Laura Willgoss have taken the