Foliage
Planting and caring for wallflowers, plus the best varieties to grow for colour from spring to summer
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
Wood anemone is a perfect plant for shady corners and spring displays
Wood anemones are well-suited to shady gardens, and the diversity of plants in the wild has provided rich pickings for enthusiasts. Plant expert John Hoyland picks out the best wood anemones, including Anemone nemorosa, for early-spring displays. Photography by Lynn Keddie.
Garden rakes: a buyer's guide and popular options
Our selection of the best garden rakes will help you keep your outdoor space in order
March flowers that will look great right now
Plantswoman Fleur van Zonneveld chooses ten plants that help brighten the lengthening days of March. Photos by Maayke De Ridder
Our round up of our favourite seed suppliers for your online seed order this year
If you're looking for inspiration for this year's crop of flowers, herbs and vegetables, take a look at our recommended seed suppliers in 2024
The best crab apple trees for colour and form
Kew-trained plant expert Graham Rice recommends 15 of the best crab apple trees for blossom, foliage, fruit and flavour. Photographs Dianna Jazwinski
The best trees for front gardens
Choosing the right tree for a front garden can be tricky but there are advantages and countless pleasures that can be had if you choose your tree carefully.
Best autumn trees
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
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
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
Make your own outdoor Christmas lights
Make your own outdoor Christmas lights for the garden this year with one of these enchanting designs. Words and styling Kristy Ramage, photography Andrew Montgomery
How to make large Christmas baubles from the garden
These baubles, made from natural materials gathered from the garden, look lovely hanging off the Christmas tree or from the mantelpiece, but are super easy to make by following our simple steps. Photography Jason Ingram. Styling by Kristy Ramage
Ideas for decorating the table for Christmas
Brighten up your Christmas table with these natural festive arrangements using evergreens and winter-flowering shrubs. Here's two simple examples to make yourself. Words and styling Bea Andrews, photography Andrew Montgomery
Make your own Christmas decorations from your garden
Festive ideas and inspiration for stylish Christmas decorations such as baubles and garlands, easily handmade at home using foraged and natural materials from the garden
Easy natural Christmas star decorations
Create your own quick natural handmade Christmas decorations with these simple but pretty stars made from twigs and evergreens
How to choose a real Christmas tree
Looking to buy a real Christmas tree this year? Here's our guide on choosing the right species for you – and the three main ways that Christmas trees are grown. Photographs by Christian Barnett
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
How to identify hawthorn, crab apple and rowan trees
Lia Leendertz explains how you can spot rowan, crab apple and hawthorn by learning the blossoms, fruits and nuts in British hedgerows. Photos Jason Ingram, illustrations Liam McAuley
How to identify yew, larch and Scots pine trees
Lia Leendertz explains how to identify Scots pine, yew and larch trees
Pennisetum for late summer borders
Here's a list of the best grasses or Pennisetum chosen by head gardener Matthew Reese
Design Solutions: Topiary
If box balls and bay pyramids are all that spring to mind when you think of topiary, then it’s high time to sharpen your shears and think again. Here are some ideas to encourage some creative gardening
Recommendations for Salvias to grow in the garden
Advice on growing all types of salvia, plus a selection of the best salvia to grow in your garden from William Dyson's Great Comp Garden in Kent.
Hardy geranium: 21 of the best hardy geraniums
Geraniums are easy-to-grow, popular plants that suit most gardens. Plant expert John Hoyland recommends 21 of the best and more recently introduced hardy geraniums. Photographs Dianna Jazwinski
The best daphne for year-round colour and scent
Daphnes are shrubs that are best known for their scented flowers in winter, but some flower in spring and summer too. Shrub expert Andy McIndoe chooses 12 of the best daphnes to grow. Photographs by Dianna Jazwinski