Expert ’s choice miscanthus

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

Break up the border blues with shimmering grasses and airy blooms that dance in the breeze

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

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

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

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