Bare-root roses for beginners

Bringing order from chaos is fundamental to gardening, especially after the summer holidays, so get stuck in, says Joe Swift

It’s here again: that most exciting time of year, when gardeners grapple with their willpower and try not to get too carried away as they place their spring bulb order. There are so many reasons why p

TV and radio broadcaster Martin is an RHS judge and former head gardener

Mimic their natural behaviour and get them going now to flower in spring

Propagating plants from your own cuttings is a fantastic project, and a really satisfying skill to have. You can increase your plant count without breaking the bank, and can share your cuttings with g

Shrubs are more than your garden’s supporting players. Given the right role, and even the occasional seasonal spotlight, they can become a star turn