European garden
16 trees with stunning autumn colour that are perfect for the garden
We bring you 16 of the best trees for autumn colour, chosen by the experts at Kwekerij Arborealis nursery in the Netherlands. Photographs by Maayke de Ridder and Andrea Jones
Keep the colour going all the way to autumn with these clever plant combos of late-summer flowers
Expert plantswoman Esther Schonenberg of Festina Lente gives her advice on creating a long season of colour in the garden
You are going to need these plant combinations and tips from an expert Spanish designer who knows how to garden in intense heat and no rain
Spanish designer Fernando Martos explains why he combines the beauty of Spain's arid landscape with English planting ideas in his dry garden designs. If we're considering climate change, his approach could be a useful one for us to take note of
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Top 10 most romantic gardens to visit with your loved one
Lose your heart in one of the world's most romantic gardens. Garden writer Anna Pavord picks ten of her favourite gardens to visit that will sweep you off your feet.
Pennisetum for late summer borders
Here's a list of the best grasses or Pennisetum chosen by head gardener Matthew Reese
Tips for planting in a dry climate
In western Spain, a mix of drought-tolerant plants and careful design has allowed this garden to flourish, despite its extreme weather. With hot, dry weather a possible norm for our summers, take note of these tips for designing in a dry climate. Words Noel Kingsbury, photographs Claire Takacs
Plant hardiness zone ratings explained
Understanding a plant's hardiness rating can help us choose the right plants for our gardens. Here's an explanation of the plant hardiness systems used here and in the USA. Words: Dr John David, and Leigh Hunt. Illustrations Liam McAuley and Chris Jones
The story of Irish snowdrops: the special cultivars bred by collectors
Discover a collection of Irish snowdrops cultivars flowering in a sheltered garden on the edge of Cork city.
Botanical holiday | Slovenia's Julian Alps for forest wilderness and herbaceous perennials
Horticulturist Hannah Gardner is captivated by an intriguing woodland perennial in the Julian Alps of Slovenia, home to a staggering 3,000 plant species. Words Hannah Gardner, illustration Alice Pattullo
An American garden in Bath
For its first UK commission, the US design firm Oehme, van Sweden has created a New American-style garden in a very British setting Words Tim Richardson, photographs Claire Takacs
Hardy woody plants for a cold climate
If you garden in tough conditions or you live in a colder climate, take inspiration from these hardy woody plants. Words Matthew Biggs
Piet Oudolf's plant list design from Museum Voorlinden
In the garden of Museum Voorlinden in the Netherlands, designer Piet Oudolf has added a glorious selection of bright annuals to his trademark perennial plantings. Find his inspirational planting list here. Words John Hoyland, photographs Walter Herfst
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
A garden fit for a modernist house
To complement her slick modernist house, Jikke Hamerpagt's garden is a surprisingly colourful mix of garden rooms - with careful detailing throughout.
Making and managing a prairie-style garden
What does it take to grow a North American-style meadow garden in Europe using prairie-style plants? Planting expert Noel Kingsbury considers the best plants to grow from perennials to wild flowers and how to plant a prairie style garden, plus the best way to maintain the garden so it stays looking its best .
Garden border ideas | Inspiring plant combinations for garden borders
Five inspiring plant combinations from Hermannshof, a German public park that has bloomed from a trial garden to the forefront of planting design
Why plant lovers should visit Ireland
Horticulturist Hannah Gardner visit the wild, Atlantic-facing Beara Peninsula in County Cork in the lichen-covered footsteps of Ireland's first woman botanist Ellen Hutchens.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018 Paul Hervey-Brookes
Staff writer Alys Hurn chats with garden designer Paul Hervey-Brookes to find out more about his Nordic-style, artisan garden for Viking Cruises and Paul explains why RHS Chelsea Flower Show is unlike any other garden show in the world
RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2018 Sarah Price
Staff writer Alys Hurn chats with garden designer Sarah Price to find out a little bit more about her Mediterranean-inspired garden for show sponsors M&G and why this particular design is her ultimate garden fantasy.
Why plant lovers should visit the Pyrenees
The Pyrenees are one of the most beautiful and accessible mountain ranges in Europe – and a perfect short trip destination for plant lovers hoping to seek out alpine flora.
Why plant lovers should visit the Mani in southern Greece
A top holiday destination, Greece is a magnet for sun-seekers but the Mani, the central and most dramatic of three peninsulas in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece, is the perfect spot for plant-lovers as it is home to rare tulips, both pained and wild. Hannah Gardener visits the region in search of its plants.
Why plant lovers should visit: Istria
Horticulturist Hannah Gardner heads to the Adriatic peninsula of Istria in search of beautiful plants. Here's her guide to the local flora
How gardens can bring beauty and dignity to refugees
Far from being temporary, refugee camps can provide accommodation for displaced people for many years. Gardens bring stability, beauty and dignity. Caroline Beck looks into the work of the Lemon Tree Trust, a project supporting those living in Domiz, a refugee camp in the plains of Kurdistan, Iraq.
Book review: Dreamscapes by Claire Takacs
Gardens Illustrated reviews Dreamscapes by photographer Claire Takacs. This is a book of magical photography that captures some of the finest gardens in the world at their very best.