Garden notes

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

Dust your patch with medal-winning magic with these RHS Chelsea show garden steals

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

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Sun, scent and super colour

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