The perennial bloomers that keep on giving

Nick Hamilton chooses his favourite plants for spring-tosummer blooms

Now’s the time to add some summer stars for a burst of colour

A beautiful and productive garden needn’t cost the earth – simply choose the right plants

THIS WEEK AT GLEBE COTTAGE

Bring a blaze of colour to your garden in August with a palette of bright and contrasting blooms, carefully positioned pots and a few late-season buys

IT’S midsummer, and this is usually the season when gardens are supposed to look their best – brimming with colour, buzzing with life, weed-free and calm, relaxing places for lounging with friends or