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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
Mini greenhouses for your garden
Whatever the size of your garden or outdoor space, growing under glass offers great opportunity.
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
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The best scented sweet peas
Choose from our list of favourite scented sweet peas – perfect for your garden and hand-picked bouquets
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
Species pelargoniums for scented foliage and delicate flowers
Celebrated for their scented leaves, species pelargoniums offer the gardener a long-flowering plant that is much more delicate than their blowsy cousin, the geranium. Here are the best species and primary hybrid pelargoniums - with gorgeous pics taken by photographer Diana Jazwinski.
In depth look at contemporary German planting style
Planting expert Noel Kingsbury considers the importance of the trials garden at Weihenstephan in helping to define contemporary Germany planting.
Garden border ideas | Download our designer plan for an exotic, east-facing border
A sheltered, east-facing plot can be the ideal spot for a beautiful border crammed with half-hardy and exotic plants. National Trust head gardener Mick Evans offers some inspiration with a colourful planting scheme. Download the planting plan here.