Why did only two sunflowers germinate? Do I leave figs on my tree? Read on…

Long dismissed as garden relics, these easy-care classics are now the go-to for effortless colour and pollinator appeal

Plant your bulbs now for a lovely bright start to spring

Amy McCormack, senior gardener at the National Trust’s Anglesey Abbey, on planting for winter colour and scent and protecting perennials from frost

These fab plants deserve to be in every garden

From chrysanthemums to rosemary, familiar garden favourites are getting new labels – and it’s not just to confuse you! Here’s what’s behind all the changes…