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Giant or compact, all gardens need these heavenly heroes says Rosie Irving

Free-flowering heleniums must be one of the most attractive candidates for the flower garden, producing branching sprays of abundant, velvety textured daisies in warm shades of yellow, orange, red and

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These trendy shrubs are full of flower power now and there’s a great diversity within this much-loved group of plants, says Val Bourne

Look to the beautiful beds and borders of Hidcote Manor to discover how to prolong the season of interest, with this advice from National Trust head gardener Lottie Allen

Shropshire is not the UK’s driest county, admittedly, but at Wildegoose Nursery in the walled garden at Millichope Park, between Much Wenlock and Ludlow, owners Jack and Laura Willgoss have taken the