Dicentra

Delicate foliage can bring low-maintenance splendour to shade, and will transform an otherwise drab area into a leafy paradise

Scented foliage and the hum of enraptured bees awaken the senses in a garden where monardas, with their shaggy blooms, are the stars

Enjoy a flourishing garden without the drudgery of daily watering in hot weather by choosing resilient, drought-resistant plants that make minimal demands on limited resources

A close observation of the season’s cycles and respect for ecology have been the guiding principles in the development of the garden at Highlands, in the High Weald of East Sussex

Mandy Bradshaw talks to Pollie Maasz, owner of a National Collection of hemerocallis, to find out more about these true summer stars

Who needs flowers? These leafy lovelies come into their own in the cooler months