The scented garden

to make your garden bloom

REAL readers' gardens!

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

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

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

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