Garden notes

Plant with sunny hues to weave rhythm, softness and sparkle through your garden borders

Sandra Manning An urban oasis in Twickenham ...

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Liz Zorab picks her favourite self-seeding and spreading plants for easier gardening

The garden at Ballynure House in lush, green County Wicklow was originally begun by Star Mitchell. An avid gardener, she developed herbaceous borders, rock and rose gardens within the old walled garde

Look to the beautiful beds and borders of Hidcote Manor to discover how to prolong the season of interest, with this advice from National Trust head gardener Lottie Allen