Bundle-of-joy baby sage

If ever a group of plants should come with a warning, it’s salvias. Start with just one or two and before you know it you will be scouring nursery lists and leafing greedily through plant catalogues l

A surge in salvia varieties has cemented its status as a star of the summer garden

Cut back, feed, water and remove reverted stems

Plants are so clever at adapting to their increasingly hot, sunny and dry surroundings

Try our pick of the most beautiful plants you can buy now

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