Garden notes

Brighten up the season with a collection of cheerful, chirpy and colourful containers

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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

Buy prepared hyacinth bulbs now to put into pots ready for flowering at Christmas. Prepared bulbs have been heat-treated to set up the bud for flowering earlier than normal. These need 10-14 weeks fro

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