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

Wildlife matters

Tilly Ware visits Knoll Gardens in Dorset, which offers a masterclass in how to make your garden stay beautiful for longer

Try our pick of the most beautiful plants you can buy now

Kari-Astri Davies considers the dynamic nature of the garden and awakens some tender sleeping beauties

Break up the border blues with shimmering grasses and airy blooms that dance in the breeze