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Want a stunning summer border? Here are four beautiful flower combinations with lots of wow-factor that you can plant in your garden
Four plant combinations to add colour and drama to your summer borders with inspiration from Malverleys head gardener Mat Reese
Tips on creating a dog-friendly garden, with expert advice from the RHS
Design ideas for a dog-friendly garden from experts at the RHS and Battersea - the dogs and cats home
The best peonies for your garden: beautiful blooms that are easy to grow
Nursery owner Claire Austin grows over 100 different herbaceous peonies in her garden and trials field to find the very best
The best cosmos to grow
Cosmos are as brilliant in the garden as they are in the vase. Plant expert Graham Rice chooses his favourite cosmos varieties to grow, and gives advice on sowing and growing them. Photographs by Jason Ingram
This long-flowering plant will bring colour to your garden from spring to summer here's how to grow the loveliest
Erysimum, also known as wallflowers, can brighten your garden, bridging the months from spring through to summer. Here, garden writer and plant expert Val Bourne recommends the best Erysimum to grow. Photographs Sharon Pearson
Are you a galanthophile? Here are the best places to see snowdrops in 2025
For snowdrop lovers, or galanthophiles, February is the month to venture out to admire spectacular displays of snowdrops. Here are some of our recommended gardens to visit.
These plants will make your garden look good over winter
The seedheads of perennials bring drama to the garden in winter and provide food for birds and insects, too. We recommend 11 of the best
You can grow beautiful bulbs in your house over winter by 'forcing' them - here's how to do it
Forcing bulbs is a way to manipulate spring bulbs so that they flower early, bringing a much-needed burst of colour into the home during the winter months. Try these bulb combinations to learn how to force bulbs yourself. Images by Jason Ingram
33 of the best spring bulbs to plant in autumn chosen by experts and tips on how to plant them
Five leading garden designers recommend the best spring bulbs to plant in autumn to add colour into the garden after the dull winter months
Bulbs border display: download our designer plan
Garden designer James Alexander-Sinclair’s bold bulb plan for a bulb-filled border offers a spectacular display of flowering bulbs from January to July. Download the plan here. Illustration Hannah McVicar
Perfect September flowers and plants that will give your garden a late-summer glow
Our pick of plants which are at their best in September to create borders that will give your garden a late-summer glow. Photos by Jason Ingram and Maayke de Ridder.
10 facts you (possibly) didn’t know about dahlias
Celebrating dahlia season - here's 10 facts you might not have known about these gorgeous late season flowers
10 recommended plants for late-summer colour
Although summer is nearing its end, there are still plenty of colourful plants that will ensure your garden remains fresh and bright. Here are ten plants for late-summer colour, recommended by plantswoman Marina Christopher. Photographs by Jason Ingram.
The best varieties of thalictrum and how to grow
Often thought of as tall, airy plants with finely cut foliage and a froth of flower, thalictrum are, in fact, much more varied. Organic gardener and plant expert Val Bourne is your guide to growing thalictrum and recommends the best varieties. Photographs Lynn Keddie
Best garden taps for 2025: 12 stylish outdoor taps for your home
Twelve garden tap designs that show just how stylish this simple item can be.
Garden border ideas | Spring border: a planting plan by designer Sarah Price
Download this border planting plan, created exclusively for Gardens Illustrated by award-winning garden designer Sarah Price. It will look good from late winter to early summer. Illustration by Hannah McVicar.
How to attract wildlife into the garden
We look at how to create a wildlife garden, improve habitats for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies and the best plants and flowers to help attract insects into the garden. Plus, answer common questions like what does pollinator-friendly mean?
The best gardening gloves and gauntlets for 2024
Keep your hands warm and protected with our pick of the best gloves for gardening
The best winter-flowering heathers to grow
Winter heather provides colour in the coldest months. Shrub expert Andy McIndoe recommends 20 of the best winter-flowering heathers, including Erica carnea, to grow in your garden. Photographs Dianna Jazwinski
Ten facts you probably didn't know about poppies
The poppy is widely recognised flower with a fascinating history. Here are ten interesting facts about poppies. Main photo by AnnaÏck Guitteny
Garden border ideas | How to plant bulbs in perennial borders
Advice and tips for planting spring bulbs in borders to create a colourful display in spring, plus how to combine bulbs with perennial
Which long-handled bulb planters to buy
Make sure you're prepared for bulb-planting season with a good quality, easy-to-use bulb planter. Here's our selection of nine of the best with long handles in 2024.
Pennisetum for late summer borders
Here's a list of the best grasses or Pennisetum chosen by head gardener Matthew Reese
Garden trowels: the best ones to buy in 2024
Here's our selection of the best garden trowels for your garden, from traditional to heavy-duty options