From prairie to plot

Like many gardeners, I have a great affection for what are considered ‘prairie plants’ – bold, long-lasting and often late-flowering species originating in the vast grasslands of the North American in

We may have invented the flower border, but planting them remains one of the trickiest things to get right. Charles Quest-Ritson looks at the secrets behind the very best

When it comes to setting a tranquil mood, the plants you choose for colour and texture will make all the difference…

Allowing plants to fend for themselves without staking builds resilience and creates relaxed billowing borders in this windswept autumn garden

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

He might be a top landscape designer, but Chris Moss’s own garden in West Sussex is a masterclass in naturalistic, understated design