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Pots of Style, September, designed by Jenny Barnes, Head Gardener at Cottesbrooke Hall gardens. © Richard Bloom
Pots

An early autumn pot for a shady spot

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Pots of Style, September, designed by Jenny Barnes, Head Gardener at Cottesbrooke Hall gardens.
Pots

Late summer warmth A planting pot using Molinia caerulea and dahlias

Sarah Raven
Plants

Sarah Raven picks seven of her favourite dahlias

Pots of Style, designed by Jenny Barnes
Pots

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Hesperantha coccinea 'Major'
Autumn

How to grow and when to plant hesperantha

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Advice

Expert tips on choosing the right plants for your garden
Cotinus ‘Grace’
Shrubs

Cotinus: smoke bushes to grow for autumn colour

Solanum laxum 'Alba'
Plants

Does English ivy damage walls?

Morton hall fritillary meadow
Gardens

Fritillary meadow at Morton Hall Gardens: how to manage a meadow

Plant hardiness rating
Plants

Plant hardiness ratings explained

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Planting solutions

The right plant for the effect you want to achieve
Agave and other dry-climate plants are highlighted in a Spanish garden by the sunrise
Plants

Tips for planting in a dry climate

Peacock Trellis
Garden Equipment

The best climbing supports for 2022

Erysimum Apricot Twist
Plants

Erysimum: planting and care, plus the best varieties to grow

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