Great shrubs for early flowers

Plant with sunny hues to weave rhythm, softness and sparkle through your garden borders

Liz Zorab picks her favourite self-seeding and spreading plants for easier gardening

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

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

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

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