Containers
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
Want beautiful cherry blossom in your garden? Here are 18 of the best cherry blossom trees to plant
Ornamental Japanese cherry blossom trees are one of the delights of spring, with their clouds of pink or white blooms.
Clematis montana aren't always rampant: if you're looking for a small climber, then these less vigorous varieties could be what you need
Although known as vigorous plants, Clematis montana can be also be medium sized or even compact. Here are some recommended varieties from the National Collection at the garden of National Collection holder, Val Le Neville-Parry.
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
Beautiful autumn flowers for the garden: nerines and amarines and how to grow them
Nerines and amarines flower in autumn, when many other flowers have faded. Plant expert John Hoyland advises on how to grow them, and recommends the best varieties to grow.
Mini greenhouses for your garden
Whatever the size of your garden or outdoor space, growing under glass offers great opportunity.
A stylish summer container display using Pelargonium 'White Boar'
Head gardener Thomas Unterdorfer shows how to create a stunning container display with a gently wild style for early summer. Photographs Andrew Montgomery
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
Annual climbers: 21 of the best annual climbers to plant
Annual climbers can be sown and grown in a year and are an easy and colourful way to cover walls or trellises. Plant expert Matthew Biggs chooses 21 of his favourite annual climbers
Easy charm and subtle colour until early autumn
Head gardener Benjamin William Pope brings summer to a close with two sophisticated displays that add a touch of easy charm and subtle colour until early autumn. Photographs Andrew Montgomery
Late summer planting combination for pots
Designer Kristy Ramage brings pizzazz to a late summer container combination using plants in lilac tones and a splash of orange. Here's how she did it. Photographs Andrew Montgomery
Inspiration and advice for planting bulbs in pots
To help you get the very best out of bulbs in pots, follow these step-by-step instructions, advice and inspiration to create and maintain stunning container displays throughout the year.
The best agapanthus to grow
Horticulturist Andy McIndoe selects the best agapanthus to grow and gives advice on caring for them. Photos by Dianna Jazwinski
Tropical planting display in a Victorian bird cage
Benjamin William Pope creates a stylish display from an old Victorian bird cage. Photographs by Andrew Montgomery
A succulent pot houseplant display for winter
Find out how to create this stylish houseplant display using unusual succulents. Created by head gardener Benjamin William Pope. Photographs Andrew Montgomery
The best ivy for your garden - top variegated and decorative cultivars
Discover the best English ivies for your garden, recommended by plant expert Andy McIndoe. Photographs Dianna Jazwinski.
Planting ideas for late-summer container display
Planting combination for a stylish late-summer container display using Dahlias and Panicum grass by designer Sarah Price.
Flower container display for summer with Gaura
Designer Kristy Ramage plants up a stunning urn with a splash of gorgeous summer flowers. Here's how to recreate the look yourself. Photographs by Andrew Montgomery
Planting ideas for summer containers
Designer Jinny Blom created a series of easy-to-achieve planting schemes for containers, so that you can freshen up your garden with instant displays of vibrant plants. Here's her idea for a simple yet effective tabletop collection of pots, Photography Andrew Montgomery
Wild-style spring plant display for the container garden
Make the most of early spring plants to create a container display with the appeal of the wild woodland edge. Perfect for the container gardener or a sunny terrace
