Sensational salvias

A surge in salvia varieties has cemented its status as a star of the summer garden

If ever a group of plants should come with a warning, it’s salvias. Start with just one or two and before you know it you will be scouring nursery lists and leafing greedily through plant catalogues l

Dazzling, aromatic and resilient, salvias are garden stars. Mike Palmer looks at how to keep these easy-care, high-impact plants thriving all year

The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden... plus her diary for the week!

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

From slugs to staking, follow the expert advice to keep your plants thriving this season