Brief encounter

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

IT seems to me that most keen plantsmen ...

Bold colour, strong scent and intriguing leaves have made these pretty plants summer favourites for generations

The world's finest share their tips for success

A cutting patch, whatever the size, will give a warm glow of satisfaction in the garden, says Sue Fisher

A major part of my gardening joy is visual, and as my knowledge and observational powers have improved over decades of gardening, so has my love of experimenting with colour schemes. When I first came