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Is there a hosepipe ban in the UK? Here's everything you need to know
Water companies sometimes impose hosepipe bans when temperatures soar. Here we tell you everything you need to know about hosepipe bans and whether there are any in the UK right now
The best drought tolerant plants to grow to combat drier summers and warmer weather
Looking to add more drought tolerant plants to your garden? Annie Godfrey of Daisy Roots nursery recommends some of the best drought tolerant plants.
When to water plants in hot weather
In the heatwave, make sure you're watering your plants at the right time of day
A delicate, airy planting combination for summer in a rustic stone trough
Designer Katie Guillebaud channels the ebullience of the season with this nature-inspired container idea
This subtropical oasis is a must-visit garden this year
Trebah Garden in Cornwall captivates visitors, new and returning, with its dramatic setting and collection of subtropical plants
Is drought tolerant planting realistic in the UK? Here's the truth about whether you need to adjust your garden to the changing weather
With summers predicted to get hotter, and water becoming a precious resource, everyone is talking about drought-tolerant plants. But are they the answer in the UK and what should we know about planting and caring for them? We ask plant experts and landscape designers for their advice
Gardens Illustrated 's Editor's choice
10 beautiful weeds not to kill in your garden
It’s time to embrace weeds as valuable garden plants in their own right
You are going to need these plant combinations and tips from an expert Spanish designer who knows how to garden in intense heat and no rain
Spanish designer Fernando Martos explains why he combines the beauty of Spain's arid landscape with English planting ideas in his dry garden designs. If we're considering climate change, his approach could be a useful one for us to take note of
Don't kill the wasps! They may be annoying but you definitely want them in your garden
Wasps are generally thought of as pests, but in fact they are great garden helpers. Here's the Royal Entomological Society's guide to wasps in the garden
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The best summer flowers to plant
Make sure you've got the perfect blooms in the garden for summer. Tom Brown, head gardener and tutor at West Dean College, recommends his favourites.
10 beautiful weeds not to kill in your garden
It’s time to embrace weeds as valuable garden plants in their own right
RHS Badminton Flower Show brings designer show gardens, floral displays and expert talks to a new location in Gloucestershire
RHS Badminton Flower Show is on the horizon - here's everything you need to know about what's on and how to get a ticket.
Looking for late-summer plant inspiration? Watch Dan Pearson pick his favourite plants for late season colour and interest
Gardeners mourn the loss of horticulturist and GQT panellist Matthew Biggs
We remember the much loved broadcaster, horticulturalist and writer, who has died.
You need this uber-versatile plant that will grow in any soil, sun or shade, and flowers for ages
With delicate blooms in soft colours, new cultivars of these adaptable, long-flowering beauties will suit many different planting styles and conditions, and sun or shade
This crazy botanical hoax was hidden for over a century
The Herbarium at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew contains around seven million plant specimens; but during a recent digitisation project, researchers uncovered horticultural trickery that had been buried for decades.
You're feeding the birds WRONG say experts - here's how you should be doing it
Everything you need to know about the RSPB's new bird feeding guidance - and why there's more to it than you might think.
Everyone knows the classic foxgloves - but these perennial versions are fast-becoming designer favourites
While biennial Digitalis purpurea is perhaps the best-known foxglove, many species are perennial and have become designer favourites
How to create the illlusion of space – the best plants for small gardens
Fill your garden with these hardworking plants that will help your garden look good all year round.
Best garden plants for now
A delicate, airy planting combination for summer in a rustic stone trough
Designer Katie Guillebaud channels the ebullience of the season with this nature-inspired container idea
60 great flowers chosen by experts that will bring brilliant colour in early summer to your garden
As temperatures continue to rise, momentum gathers in the garden and sun-lovers show their hand. From nodding woodlanders to audacious perennials, here are 60 early summer flowers chosen by experts
Looking for late-summer plant inspiration? Watch Dan Pearson pick his favourite plants for late season colour and interest
You need this uber-versatile plant that will grow in any soil, sun or shade, and flowers for ages
With delicate blooms in soft colours, new cultivars of these adaptable, long-flowering beauties will suit many different planting styles and conditions, and sun or shade
Hay fever sufferers – yes you CAN have a beautiful garden! Create a low allergen garden that’s not to be sneezed at
More and more of us suffer from hay fever but there is a way to create a beautiful garden that is a feast for the eyes, not an assault on them
Sow these seeds once, enjoy them around the garden forever
We recommend the best self-seeders for the garden, for flowers year after year.
Houseplants
The internet says houseplants beat condensation and mould. We asked the actual experts
The internet is awash with advice on house plants beating mould. But are the claims actually true?
Myth buster | Do you really need to mist your house plants?
We are often advised to mist our houseplants. But is it really necessary?
'I'm convinced of the power of plants to help us heal' – meet the Plant Rescuer, Sarah Gerrard-Jones
Sarah Gerrard-Jones, aka The Plant Rescuer, on her latest book, her houseplant obsession and why she doesn’t always try to save a houseplant
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Homemade alioli recipe
As winter approaches, colour begins to drain away from the garden but that doesn't mean it also has to fade from your food. Jojo Tulloh shares her recipe for creating a vivid green, homemade alioli.
Borlotti bean and red pepper stew recipe
Cook up this recipe for borlotti bean and red pepper stew and make the most of comforting home-grown flavours. Recipe from Jojo Tulloh
Savoury sweetcorn pudding recipe
Savoury sweetcorn pudding may sound odd, but eaten alongside a dish of grilled peppers or roasted tomatoes, it makes a great vegetarian main course. Jojo Tulloh shares her recipe.
Chutney recipe: aubergine
A chutney, or relish, to go with curry or as a dip for naan bread using green tomatoes, aubergine and chilli grown on an allotment. Recipe by Cleve West
Container Gardening
pots of style for your garden
How to create a beautiful garden using only pots
Designer Charlotte Harris gives her expert advice on creating a container garden on a patio, balcony or roof
Bring spring colour to the garden with the vibrant pot design from expert garden maker James Horner
James Horner, garden maker at Benton End, the one-time home of the artist and plantsman Cedric Morris, suggests this arrangements in a basket to celebrate spring
Spring beauty in a pot: a stunning plant pot design you can plant up at home from designer Jo Thompson
Award-winning designer Jo Thompson's container-planting series continues with this early spring flower combination using Narcissus and Scilla. Words Jo Thompson, photographs Jason Ingram
A meadow-inspired pot display from Jo Thompson for late-summer
From cool pastels and foliage to hot colours, designer Jo Thompson creates a stylish container combination
Inspiring Gardens
THE BEST OF THE WORLD'S OUTDOOR SPACES
This subtropical oasis is a must-visit garden this year
Trebah Garden in Cornwall captivates visitors, new and returning, with its dramatic setting and collection of subtropical plants
Discover this woodland-glade fairytale garden with a dream-like feel
Over the past 25 years, Frances Druce has created a Himalayan-inspired garden around her West Sussex house hidden in a woodland glade
Visit this 20-year passion project garden on a former stud farm, where double mirrored borders have brought visitors to tears
Old Bladbean Stud in Kent is a romantic country garden that has unfolded slowly over 20 years
This season in the garden
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GARDENING NOW
Keep greenhouse heating costs low in winter
Looking to minimise use of a greenhouse heater in winter – or avoid using one altogether? Here are some low cost ideas.
UK gardeners could be 'sleepwalking' into a £30,000 repair bill - this small garden shows you how to avoid it
One Chelsea Flower Show garden is highlighting an increasingly important issue you may not have considered
May gardening jobs: what to do in the garden in May
Our panel of expert gardeners pick the jobs you should be doing in the garden in May.
Top 10 expert-recommended gardening cheats to give you more time to chill in the garden
Why lazy gardening is good for you and good for the environment.
Gardens to visit
which gardens to visit and where
20 new gardens to visit in 2026 - the best new spaces in the UK and beyond
Discover brand-new gardens and redesigned plots across the UK and beyond. Here are the gardens to put on your bucket list in 2026.
Didn't manage to get tickets to Chelsea Flower Show? Here are dozens of other cool garden events to go to this year
All the big names in one place. Here's our guide to the gardening calendar's biggest and best gardening events for the year ahead
10 of the best museum gardens to visit
Strolling around a museum or gallery is still off the cards, but many museum gardens and gallery gardens are reopening this month. Here are ten of the best.
Garden design
THE BEST OF THE WORLD'S OUTDOOR SPACES
Little garden, big ideas: how to make a small garden look bigger
There's no need to feel hemmed in by your small garden - here are the experts' design tricks you need to make it look and feel bigger
Gardening on slopes doesn't have to be a chore: how to turn challenging terrain into garden gold
Sloped gardens offer drama, depth, and beauty. Learn expert design tips to transform challenging terrain into a standout landscape
9 simple fixes to elevate your outdoor space fast (without spending a fortune)
These unbeatable ideas from top gardeners and designers will transform your garden into a stylish, plant-filled haven in no time
You can have a sustainable garden that's also beautiful - here's how to design stylish ecological gardens
Charlotte Harris explains how to design gardens that are ecological and beautiful in her expert guide to sustainable garden design
Limited space? You probably still have room for a tree - discover the best trees for small gardens
Many people worry that a tree will overpower a small garden, but as garden designer Sarah Price shows, the key is finding the right place and the right tree
How to screen your garden from overlooking neighbours: our designer guide to creating a private sanctuary
Designer Charlotte Harris shows how to screen your garden from the neighbours or block out eyesores
Gardening Advice
WHAT TO DO AND HOW TO DO IT
Want a beautiful bulb meadow on your lawn? Here's our expert planting plan for creating a simple and stunning display
Find out how to plant a bulb meadow in your lawn that will look stunning from February to May, with advice from a bulb expert.
11 easy ways to manage weeds without using chemicals
Weeding can be a tough, boring chore in the garden, but how do we get rid of unwanted plants without resorting to herbicides? Here are some interesting ideas to try
How to create a dazzling tulip display: top tips from this bloom-filled garden that opens each spring
Tulips are the curtain-raisers at Morton Hall in Worcestershire, where visitors can enjoy a late-spring spectacle of formal, intricate plantings in a series of interconnected spaces