Traditionalcountry garden

We reveal the best pollinator-friendly shrubs for each season

Plenty of autumn bloomers are ideal food and shelter for those left on the wing

We may have invented the flower border, but planting them remains one of the trickiest things to get right. Charles Quest-Ritson looks at the secrets behind the very best

Mimic their natural behaviour and get them going now to flower in spring

Blend beauty and bounty by choosing fruit and veg that earn their place in ornamental spaces

As the season turns, there’s no need to stick to fiery hues – choose cool, calm colours instead