Time to take chrysanth cuttings

The world's finest share their tips for success

Once dismissed as the naff staple of garage forecourts, the humble ’mum is enjoying a renaissance as the autumnal flower du jour . Naomi Slade explains why

Buy prepared hyacinth bulbs now to put into pots ready for flowering at Christmas. Prepared bulbs have been heat-treated to set up the bud for flowering earlier than normal. These need 10-14 weeks fro

The world's finest share their tips for maccess

Throughout August I cut the box hedges that give shape to the vegetable garden. They’re just under waist height but that’s enough to protect most plants from the wind and they are a good dark backgrou

Brighten up the season with a collection of cheerful, chirpy and colourful containers