Rory Dusoir
Rory Dusoir is a plantsman and garden designer. Having grown up in Northern Ireland, he studied Horticulture at Kew, and is currently head gardener at Stud House, Kingston upon Thames. In 2016, Rory set up the successful Landscape Company, Kennedy Song Dusoir, with two fellow Kew graduates. He regularly writes for The Daily Telegraph, the RHS Garden magazine and Gardens Illustrated, as well as contributing to books. Rory is the author of Planting the Oudolf Gardens at Hauser and Worth Somerset.
Recent articles by Rory Dusoir
Why are we so obsessed with lawns? Discover the history of the lawn and why we love them
Although the fashion for grass clipped as neatly as Wimbledon’s Centre Court may have dwindled, the British love affair with the lawn continues, in part because it has its roots deep in our national psyche. Rory Dusoir investigates
White magic: how to propagate snowdrops
Margaret and David MacLennan have built up a collection of more than 2,000 snowdrop cultivars, thanks in part to Margaret’s skill in propagation. Margaret shares her propagation secrets with us. Words Rory Dusoir, photography Jason Ingram.
The best ferns for your garden
Offering beautiful foliage shape and texture, ferns are easy to grow. Our plant experts choose the best ferns for your garden. Photographs by Jason Ingram.
34 beautiful white flowers to grow
Discover some of the most beautiful white flowers around and learn how to make a stunning white border to delight from early spring to late summer
How to grow Persicaria
Persicaria are versatile perennials with late season, brightly coloured flower spikes on hearty green plants from July through to late October. Plantsman Rory Dusoir shares his advice on how to grow persicaria and where to plant it. Photographs Dianna Jazwinski
White garden ideas
Originated by Vita Sackville-West at Sissinghurst, the White Garden has spawned many imitations. Here's how to create one and more inspiration for your own
30 of the best climbing plants for 2024
Choose from our selection of best climbing plants and add vertical interest to walls and trellises or allow to scramble over other plants in borders. Plantsman and garden designer Rory Dusoir gives his top recommendations.