plant nursery
Clematis montana aren't always rampant: if you're looking for a small climber, then these less vigorous varieties could be what you need
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.
March flowers that will look great right now: the best plants for the garden this month
Plantswoman Fleur van Zonneveld chooses ten plants that help brighten the lengthening days of March. Photos by Maayke De Ridder
These are the top seed suppliers you need to be buying from for your online seed order this year
If you're looking for inspiration for your next crop of flowers, herbs and vegetables, take a look at our recommended seed suppliers this year
25 English gardens to visit for classic style and beautiful plants
In this feature designer and garden historian Penelope Hobhouse shares 25 of the best English gardens to visit
The best flowering dogwoods
Flowering dogwoods, or cornus, are a delightful addition to the garden, with spectacular flower displays in early summer. Andy McIndoe chooses the best flowering dogwoods for gardens of all sizes.
Where garden designers buy their plants
A garden is only as good as its plants. Here four renowned garden designers choose their favourite plant suppliers.
Best birch trees for your garden
The bark of birch trees comes in many more colours and textures than you might think and has a haunting beauty. Horticulturist Christina Jones gives her recommendations.
RHS Chelsea | The challenges of growing organic
Mark Straver, the CEO of Hortus Loci, one of the main nurseries that supplies designers heading for Chelsea, explains the hardest part of a grower's Chelsea Flower Show journey
The life and work of David Austin Senior
Eminent rosarian David Austin Senior died on Tuesday 18 December at his home in Shropshire, aged 92. This interview by Francesca Greenoak took place in 2002 for issue 78 of Gardens Illustrated, and gives a small insight to Austin's incredible life and work breeding world-famous roses