The sweet violet, Viola odorata, may be a diminutive flower, but its small, slightly asymmetrical, pansy-like flowers are highly fragrant. They open in early spring before most plants have even though

Mike Palmer celebrates the seasonal awakening of our gardens from their winter slumbers with trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs to get seriously excited about

Now spring is in sight, gorgeous plants herald a new season

Kay Maynard explains how her first-ever garden has become a wildlife-friendly haven with year-round interest

Presenter and garden designer Mark Lane shares his top picks for thrifty gardeners – easy to propagate, low maintenance and they’ll put on a fabulous floral show

Plantsman, designer and TV presenter Jamie Butterworth shares his failsafe planting combinations for different spots on your plot