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Grow these mesmerising blooms – they’ll be the stars of your flower border and they cut beautifully for long-lasting vase displays

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

If you can’t paint your garden walls or fence, you can still add interest by using outdoor textiles to inject some colour and pattern. Dig out tester pots or leftover paint to jazz up plain planters.

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

Smarten up your front garden with hanging baskets that will burst with blooms from spring until the end of summer

Liz Zorab reveals at some of the best shrubs for warm weather days