Flowers
Fill your space with gorgeous scents by growing these versatile plants that will be happy in a sunny spot and in pots
Scented-leaf pelargoniums are a group of tender plants prized as much, if not more, for the scent of their leaves as for the beauty of their flowers
Discover the dahlias in Frances Palmer's Connecticut garden, where she turned her tennis court into a flower patch
A gardener as well as a renowned potter, dahlia devotee Frances Palmer uses her own blooms to adorn her vessels, grown in her imaginatively conceived Connecticut garden.
Discover the beautiful National Dahlia Collection and the person who helped save it from disappearing
The National Dahlia Collection has had several homes since its inception in the 1980s, and now, under the care of a dedicated dahlia aficionado, it has been rescued and relocated once more to a new site in Cornwall.
8 wacky planting combinations that will make your pots stand out
Try something different in your pots this summer, with one of these quirky planting combos.
Love dahlias? These are the 7 dahlias top designers would have in their own gardens
Three garden designers and landscape architects – Arabella Lennox-Boyd, Ula Maria and Jo Thompson – choose their favourite dahlias for late-season colour.
10 remarkable facts you (probably) didn’t know about dahlias
We're celebrating dahlia season, so here are 10 facts you might not have known about these gorgeous late season flowers
Don’t get ripped off at the garden centre this summer! Here’s what to avoid buying now – and what to snap up
How to be a savvy shopper at the garden centre, with expert tips on what to avoid buying and what to snap up now.
The flower-care mistakes that make bouquets fade faster (and how to avoid them)
Some may surprise you.
7 pro watering hacks that’ll keep your garden lush when the summer heat strikes
We can all do our bit for the planet and our gardens if we water the right way
Every plant ever mentioned in a Taylor Swift song (yes, we listened to them all)
We listened to all of Taylor Swift's music, and pulled out her references to gardening and plants to create the definitive botanical Swift-ography.
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.
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
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.
Royal seal of approval? His Majesty King Charles III sniffs the new Sir David Beckham rose
See Sir David Beckham's new rose was unveiled at RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week and His Majesty King Charles III took a look
Fancy growing something different in 2026? Top plant sellers reveal the plants they're excited about this year
Fancy growing something different this season? Top plant sellers and nurseries told us which brand-new, recently introduced or simply fresh-to-their-lists plants they are excited about this year
Sow these seeds once, enjoy them around the garden forever
We recommend the best self-seeders for the garden, for flowers year after year.
Everything you need to know about growing bluebells
English bluebells are one of the highlights of spring. Here's how to grow them in your own garden – and how to differentiate between English and Spanish bluebells.
6 dark tulips to grow for a rich and moody scheme
Here are the very best dark tulips to grow in the garden, all chosen by experts
The best tulips to for home gardens: 19 tulips selected by experts for perfect displays
19 cultivars of tulip have been newly awarded an Award of Garden Merit, recommending them to gardeners.
9 yellow tulips chosen by experts to brighten up the spring garden
A selection of the best yellow tulips to grow, chosen by gardening experts.
9 flowers to buy at the garden centre NOW to quickly spruce up your garden
Forgot to plant spring bulbs? Top gardeners and designers pick 9 beautiful spring flowers you can pick up at the garden centre to plant now to add a quick pop of colour.
The best flower subscriptions for a last minute Mother's Day gift
Don't just surprise mum with ONE bunch of flowers. Why not show how much you love her all year long? The best last-minute Mother's Day gift
