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The best gardens to visit in August: experts recommend gardens to make a beeline for this month
Want to see August flowers in full bloom? Head to these gardens and nurseries recommended by two head gardeners
What gardening to do with the kids while in lockdown
Get kids off their screens and enjoying the outdoors with these nine creative ideas.
On an allotment waiting list? Here's why you may get one quicker in the future
It's National Allotment Week 2026, and findings show there are reasons to be hopeful for those waiting for their own plot
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25 iconic English gardens to visit for classic style and beautiful plants
Designer, writer and garden historian Penelope Hobhouse recommends 25 of the best English gardens to visit
This beautiful Sussex garden is a masterclass in drought tolerant planting
The gardens at Tillingham Winery were designed by Marian Boswall to be as naturalistic – and drought tolerant – as possible
If you're struggling with a sloping garden - this terraced design is full of smart ideas
By working closely with the architects,
designer Catherine MacDonald has
created a beautifully constructed
space on a steeply sloping garden
London's iconic Barbican Conservatory is giving away free houseplants – here's how to nab one
The iconic Barbican Conservatory in London is giving away thousands of its plants for free. Here's everything you need to know.
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
One man transformed his boring lawn into an incredible naturalistic garden that evokes top designers - here's how he did it
After having a lawned family garden for
many years, Steven Medley upped his game
to create a richly layered space
It's official - gardening for wildlife is actually better for your health too
It turns out that gardening for wildlife is just as good for us humans as it is for the birds
and bees, says Jack Wallington, which makes supporting biodiversity its own reward
"I don’t regret not studying law” – meet the National Trust for Scotland’s head of gardens and designed landscapes
The National Trust for Scotland’s head of gardens and designed landscapes, Ann Steele, on the delicate balance between garden conservation and future resilience.
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.
Nigel Slater on the garden jobs he asks for help with, and the ones he'll always keep for himself
Much as he loves working in his garden, Nigel Slater has realised that getting a little professional help will ensure his evolving patch can thrive
Summer holidays | The best gardens to visit for a family day out
Planning a day out with the kids this summer? From favourite characters to traditional games and outdoor theatre, we recommend the best gardens to visit.
Destroyed lawns and munched veg - here's how to protect your garden from 9 destructive visitors
We offer ways to share your garden with a range of animals and still have success with ornamentals and edibles.
RHS announces brand-new show location for 2027, plus the return of an old favourite
The RHS has revealed where its four major shows of 2027 will be.
Don't give up on your crispy, yellow lawn – here's how to make it green again
Quick and simple advice on getting your lawn back to being green after a heatwave.
13 deadly hazards to spot in your garden before they become an emergency
There is no denying that gardening is good for you, but there are risks involved. To avoid accidents, we point out the potential dangers in your garden and how to avoid them.
‘When I’m not in the garden, I pull buses and lift rocks' TV producer, director and Instagram sensation Martha Swales
TV producer, director, podcaster and Instagram sensation Martha Swales on her
ambition to get everyone growing something
A vibrant drought-tolerant container display with plants for all seasons
James Horner creates a drought tolerant container for all seasons.
The one thing you can add to your garden that’s guaranteed to get wildlife in!
Garden ponds are an essential habitat for wildlife and are a calming addition to a garden. We share what needs to be considered before you build your garden pond
How to protect pets in a heatwave – and avoid deadly dehydration, sunburn and heatstroke
Everything you need to know about letting your pet out into the garden, keeping them cool and exercising in hot weather
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.