Purple punctuates the planting: here an acer, verbena and some pinky-purple crinum, or swamp lily, stand out

From riverside daffodils and showstopping rhododendrons to cherry blossom and magical blue poppies, find the perfect place for a spring stroll or new ideas for your own patch

Find out which early species to watch for, how to make your patch more butterfly-friendly and where to record your sightings for science

Karen Youngs is on the lookout for nature’s collectibles during a sunny spring walk

As the long nights shorten, Mounton House garden quietly emerges from winter with delicate sprinklings of white narcissi, Scilla siberica and crocuses through the lawns. Daphnes fill the air with frag

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