Reasons to be cheerful

Kari-Astri Davies considers the role of women in hosta breeding, and regrets unlucky impulse purchases

Ensure all the plants in your garden are giving their best performance by keeping them sufficiently fed and hydrated. Azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias start to form next year’s flower buds from la

IT’S midsummer, and this is usually the season when gardens are supposed to look their best – brimming with colour, buzzing with life, weed-free and calm, relaxing places for lounging with friends or

This month I’ve been... 1. Marvelling at ...

The world's finest share their tips for success

Pick the best palettes from this year’s show to grace your own garden