Containers
18 of the best cherry blossom trees and how to prune and care for them
Ornamental Japanese cherry blossom trees are one of the delights of spring, with their clouds of pink or white blooms. Garden writer Val Bourne recommends some of her favourites at Batsford Arboretum. Photographs Lynn Keddie
Mini greenhouses for your garden
Whatever the size of your garden or outdoor space, growing under glass offers great opportunity
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
Designers pick their favourite spring bulbs to plant now
Five leading garden designers recommend the best spring bulbs to plant in autumn to add colour into the garden after the dull winter months
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
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.
Forcing bulbs: advice and planting combinations
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
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
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
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
Favourite lavenders for a low maintenance garden
Lavender is a very versatile, low maintenance plant to grow and is suitable for gardens of all sizes. Here is a list of favourite lavender cultivars, along with tips on how best to grow and maintain them
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
Clematis montana: how to grow and prune, plus the best varieties
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. Words by plant expert Andy McIndoe. Photographs by Dianna Jazwinski
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.
How to create stylish summer container displays
Head gardener Thomas Unterdorfer shows how to create a stunning container display with a gently wild style for early summer. Photographs Andrew Montgomery
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
Sow your Silene 'Blue Angel' seeds NOW
UK readers will have received a packet of Silene coeli-rosa 'Blue Angel' with their May issue of the magazine. Seeds can be sown from March to early June - so there's still time
Rare and gorgeous plants feature in our planters at the GI stand
The Gardens Illustrated stand at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2019 featured some rare and show stopping plants