Where her tears fell, asters grew

For many gardeners, midsummer is the highlight of the year when bountiful borders brim with blowsy blooms jostling for space. But creating planting palettes that are both pleasing to the eye and feel

Are you hankering after a beautiful garden that is full of diversity but also one that isn’t a burden? If so, bombproof plants are the answer. These hard-working and reliable specimens will create a g

A heavenly flower border is a work of art, a living composition in which colour themes are finely balanced to wax and wane through the seasons

When choosing a flowering shrub, a deutzia is rarely at the top of the list. Philadelphus are well known for their fragrance, everyone loves a lilac, many weigelas have the benefit of colourful foliag

The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden... plus her diary for the week!

Liz Zorab provides inspiration for the creation of a calming garden space