10 of the best perfect plants for butterflies

Mike Palmer explains how to help these wonderful winged insects come fluttering back for more

THERE’S nothing better in midsummer than going into the garden and listening to the buzzing of bees going about their business – especially if you are taking the chance to sit and relax! Similarly, it

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Simple steps to keep your plot looking good

Select good garden ‘doers’ that bring interest to your plot for many months

Extend the season of pollen and nectar for pollinators – which may still be on the wing before hibernation, migration or the end of their lifecycle – by planting some late-season blooms. Fill gaps in