Secrets of acolourful garden

The garden at Ballynure House in lush, green County Wicklow was originally begun by Star Mitchell. An avid gardener, she developed herbaceous borders, rock and rose gardens within the old walled garde

We think very carefully about colour at Longmeadow. We plan it, try to control it, constantly monitor and adjust it – and yet are very happy when much of this goes haywire and colour anarchy takes hol

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

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

Prairie-style planting surrounds this classic Georgian house, creating texture and a sense of drama against the backdrop of meadows and coppiced woodland

Sun, scent and super colour