Glorious grasses

Rosie Irving explains why these architectural superheroes should have pride of place in more of our gardens

Allowing plants to fend for themselves without staking builds resilience and creates relaxed billowing borders in this windswept autumn garden

When it comes to setting a tranquil mood, the plants you choose for colour and texture will make all the difference…

Vibrant shades that bring warmth and sunshine to the garden

September, with its cooler temperatures and moist warm soil, is one of the best times of the year to make a new lawn. Grass seed germinates fast now giving quick results; about 7 to 10 days is usual.

We may have invented the flower border, but planting them remains one of the trickiest things to get right. Charles Quest-Ritson looks at the secrets behind the very best