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Thinking of proposing to your beloved? Why not do it in style and pull off the perfect marriage proposal in one of our pick of beautiful garden venues

While February offers gardeners the opportunity for a well-earned rest there are still seed potatoes to order and salad seeds to sow before the onset of spring

This Valentine's Day, we decided to ask some of horticulture's top duos what it's like to garden together

We are often advised to mist our houseplants. But is it really necessary?

Ten beautiful and seasonal alternatives to red roses this Valentine's Day, chosen by Thomas Broom-Hughes, director of horticulture for Petersham Nurseries

The UK has seen relentless rainfall so far in 2026. How are gardeners coping with the weather and what does this mean for our gardens?

How do you keep a beloved heritage garden true to its original innovative spirit after its creator has gone?

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

Is the correct term for the plural of crocus crocuses or croci? Here's what we found out

Nigel Slater finds that shared boundaries don’t always mean shared taste. Illustration: Paul Wearing. Portrait: John Campbell.

Designer Charlotte Harris gives her expert advice on creating a container garden on a patio, balcony or roof

Discover the Regency-era trend of sending secret messages with flowers, a Bridgerton-style love language.

Cats can impact local wildlife. As planting designer Nigel Dunnett says he wouldn't have a cat, we look into whether cats are detrimental to a wildlife garden

With the Big Garden Birdwatch just around the corner, we recommend the top 10 garden birds to spot this year

The award-winning garden designer on honouring her grandfather and taking the plunge on a midlife career change

Garden writer and horticulturist Daniel Masoliver explains why you need to stop what you're doing, put your spade down, and actually stop gardening this month

They herald the beginning of spring, but certain varieties of tiny, white snowdrops have sold for an alarming amount of money online and at plant fairs. Discover why these blooms are so special and how to start your own Galanthus collection

The annual Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival in Somerset is the place to be for galanthophiles in February.

Considering a garden pergola, but not sure where to start? Here’s everything you need to know before you buy or build one

Piet Oudolf has transformed a former poultry farm in Berkshire into an all-season garden of contrasting colours and sculptural forms.

'Instant' gardens are still in high demand, says designer Miria Harris, but if we want to build a sustainable future, it’s time to embrace slowing down.

Discover the full list of gardens and designers in the All About Plants category at RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year

What does 2026 have in store for our gardens? Designer Pollyanna Wilkinson looks at some of the most popular features and style trends we're likely to see more of in the year to come.

Top garden designers on the key gardening trends of 2025.