Trade secrets: hydrangea cuttings

Quite by accident, Anne Greenall discovered that hydrangeas flourished in her garden overlooking the Firth of Clyde and she went on to amass a collection of more than 200 varieties

Mike Palmer explains how to turn softwood and semi-ripe cuttings into healthy, new no-cost plants

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How can I save my cordyline? It’s possible ...

Your hard work in the garden is paid back this month – but keep on pruning and planting to enjoy even more fruits from your labour

A close observation of the season’s cycles and respect for ecology have been the guiding principles in the development of the garden at Highlands, in the High Weald of East Sussex