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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.
This long-flowering plant will bring colour to your garden from spring to summer here's how to grow the loveliest
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
The best winter-flowering clematis
Plant expert John Hoyland recommends 14 of the best winter-flowering clematis to grow in your garden. Photographs by Jason Ingram.
No-dig expert Charles Dowding recommends the best winter vegetables to grow
Organic vegetable grower, Charles Dowding chooses his favourite vegetables to grow in the garden or allotment in winter and offers his advice for getting the most from your crop. Photography Andrew Montgomery
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
Garden border ideas | Spring border: a planting plan by designer Sarah Price
Download this border planting plan, created exclusively for Gardens Illustrated by award-winning garden designer Sarah Price. It will look good from late winter to early summer. Illustration by Hannah McVicar.
The best winter-flowering heathers to grow
Winter heather provides colour in the coldest months. Shrub expert Andy McIndoe recommends 20 of the best winter-flowering heathers, including Erica carnea, to grow in your garden. Photographs Dianna Jazwinski
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
Late summer planting combination for pots
Designer Kristy Ramage brings pizzazz to a late summer container combination using plants in lilac tones and a splash of orange. Here's how she did it. Photographs Andrew Montgomery
Plant a herb border: download our designer plan
Jekka McVicar, one of Britain’s leading herb growers, creates a compact scheme that’s both beautiful and full of flavour – so all you have to do is the planting and the picking. Illustration Hannah McVicar
Our choice of plant fairs in 2023
Our round-up of the best plant fairs to find quality plants, shrubs and trees
The best foxgloves to grow
Versatile foxgloves come in many guises and can add lightness, romance or structure, depending on your scheme. Here are 18 to grow, chosen by plant expert Matthew Biggs and grown by Digitalis collection holder Terry Baker at The Botanic Nursery. Photographs Jason Ingram
Expert Raymond Evison recommends the best clematis to grow in the garden
Clematis is a much-loved climbing plant that is suitable for gardens of all sizes. Clematis expert Raymond Evison lists his all-time favourite clematis for the garden
Hardy woody plants for a cold climate
If you garden in tough conditions or you live in a colder climate, take inspiration from these hardy woody plants. Words Matthew Biggs
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