Meadow
How to attract wildlife into the garden
We look at how to create a wildlife garden, improve habitats for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies and the best plants and flowers to help attract insects into the garden. Plus, answer common questions like what does pollinator-friendly mean?
Expert tips for designing a meadow
Garden designer James Alexander-Sinclair gives his advice and tips on how to include a meadow in your garden
The best gardens to visit for culture
We select some of our favourite gardens in which you can immerse yourself in cultural delights such as art, literature, science, politics and music
10 of the best gardens to visit for planting inspiration
The best, but lesser-known, gardens to visit for planting inspiration
Discover an ecological garden of perennials and vegetables
Ecological concerns underpin an harmonious blend of perennial planting and vegetable garden in a naturalistic garden in Somerset. Words Noel Kingsbury, photographs Rebecca Bernstein
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
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 .
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.
Fritillary meadow at Morton Hall Gardens: how to manage a meadow
Morton Hall Gardens in Worcestershire has a spectacular bulb meadow that is famed for its fritillaries. Here, we share some advice for managing a fritillary meadow from garden owner Anne Luetcke
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
Where in the world to see wild flowers from the experts who know
Ten horticultural experts share their favourite places in the world to see wildflowers