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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
Looking to keep the colour through the coming months? Here are 10 recommended plants for late-summer
There are plenty of colourful plants that will ensure your garden remains fresh and bright throughout summer into autumn. Here are ten plants for late-summer colour, recommended by plantswoman Marina Christopher
The best cosmos to grow
Cosmos are as brilliant in the garden as they are in the vase. Plant expert Graham Rice chooses his favourite cosmos varieties to grow, and gives advice on sowing and growing them. Photographs by Jason Ingram
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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
Make your own seed envelope using recycled paper with our handy guide and video
Follow our fold-by-fold guide to making your own origami seed envelope. Then save and collect your own seeds from this year's favourites, or swap with a gardening friend and be ready to sow next spring.
These plants will make your garden look good over winter
The seedheads of perennials bring drama to the garden in winter and provide food for birds and insects, too. We recommend 11 of the best
Wondering what no-dig gardening is? Let the expert explain
Generations of gardeners have been told that digging is the best way to prepare soil for planting – but that’s a myth, according to grower Charles Dowding, who practises no dig gardening. Charles explains what no dig is and how it works
Perfect September flowers and plants that will give your garden a late-summer glow
Our pick of plants which are at their best in September to create borders that will give your garden a late-summer glow. Photos by Jason Ingram and Maayke de Ridder.
30 of the best climbing plants for 2025
Choose from our selection of best climbing plants and add vertical interest to walls and trellises or allow to scramble over other plants in borders. Plantsman and garden designer Rory Dusoir gives his top recommendations.
Ten facts you probably didn't know about poppies
The poppy is widely recognised flower with a fascinating history. Here are ten interesting facts about poppies. Main photo by AnnaÏck Guitteny
The best scented sweet peas
Choose from our list of favourite scented sweet peas – perfect for your garden and hand-picked bouquets
Late summer planting plan using tried and tested plants
This bold design for a late summer border by gardener Andrea Brunsendorf uses tried and trusted plants that will keep the show going in your garden border until the first frosts
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
Polly Nicholson's tulip-filled walled garden
Around Blackland House in Wiltshire, Arne Maynard designed a series of walled gardens filled with plants of the highest pedigree for tulip grower Polly Nicholson
The best flowering vegetables to grow
If you grow your own vegetables, why not leave a couple of them to produce flowers. Expert Peter Bauwens suggests those that make particularly gorgeous flowers, ideal for adding to bouquets
Wildlife-friendly container display
If you want your garden to benefit pollinating insects like bees and butterflies this container display has been planted with plants that attract wildlife and suit a garden of any size. Designs by gardener Julia Wylie, who specialises in naturalistic planting schemes. Photographs by Andrew Montgomery
Gypsophila: a gorgeous display with gypsophilia
Head gardener Matthew Reese creates an easy display for a pot that will take your breath away using the pink form of the dainty flowered Gypsophila. Photos Andrew Montgomery
Try this tulips planting combination
As Parham House in West Sussex prepares to plants out bulbs for next spring, head gardener Tom Brown considers one of his favourite tulip combinations. Photograph Andrew Montgomery
Sow your Silene 'Blue Angel' seeds NOW
UK readers will have received a packet of Silene coeli-rosa 'Blue Angel' with their May issue of the magazine. Seeds can be sown from March to early June - so there's still time
Remember to sow your Chinese forget-me-not
UK readers will have received a packet of Cynoglossum amabile with their May issue of the magazine. Why not sow them this weekend?
Garden border ideas | How to create a tonal border from garden design expert, Arne Maynard
The borders at Cottesbrooke Hall are made up of pale pinks, deep purples and icy blues. Garden designer Arne Maynard shares some of the plants that make up the stunning borders, grouping them together in colour palettes.
Create this gorgeous dahlia planting combination
Getting the right plant combinations is the secret to bringing your borders to life. Here's a planting scheme that makes the most of the vibrancy in colour and form of dahlias.
Growing for cut-flower bouquets
Four cut-flower combinations to grow for the ultimate bouquet.