10 of the best perfect plants for butterflies

Plenty of autumn bloomers are ideal food and shelter for those left on the wing

Vibrant blooms for end-of-season splendour

We reveal the best pollinator-friendly shrubs for each season

Val Bourne examines the plants that make the best platforms for these pretty insects to touch down upon

Lift your spirits and your landscape with easy pops of colour in any border

Houseplants have had a huge revival and people are transforming their indoor spaces with living greenery. If you haven’t got a garden there is so much you can do to grow plants in your house and creat