Gardens Illustrated 's Editor's choice
Nigel Slater on the garden jobs he asks for help with, and the ones he'll always keep for himself
Much as he loves working in his garden, Nigel Slater has realised that getting a little professional help will ensure his evolving patch can thrive
How to protect pets in a heatwave – and avoid deadly dehydration, sunburn and heatstroke
Everything you need to know about letting your pet out into the garden, keeping them cool and exercising in hot weather
6 key tips to prevent wildfires from starting in your garden
As wildfires spread across Europe, we recommend 6 tips to prevent them from starting in your garden.

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"You can forget about it and relax": 9 key things to do in your garden before going on holiday
Planning to get away from it all this summer? If so, you would be wise to put a few things in place to ensure your garden is able to cope without you
Is my area in drought or under a hosepipe ban, and am I exempt?
Water companies sometimes impose hosepipe bans when temperatures soar. Here we tell you everything you need to know about the current droughts, hosepipe bans and exemptions, plus how to keep your garden watered
These 7 small details will make your garden look more high-end, according to designers
These tips from garden designers will make your space look more high-end
10 remarkable facts you (probably) didn’t know about dahlias
We're celebrating dahlia season, so here are 10 facts you might not have known about these gorgeous late season flowers
It's possible to create a woodland in an ordinary garden. Here's some advice from an expert
Designer Ashleigh Aylett shares her favourite trees to bring a sense of the delicate beauty of ancient woodland to your own garden.
8 wacky planting combinations that will make your pots stand out
Try something different in your pots this summer, with one of these quirky planting combos.
One of Professor Nigel Dunnett's final completed projects will open to the public this month in London
Grosvenor Square in London, one of the final finished projects that Professor Nigel Dunnett worked on, will reopen to the public this month.
'If a tree is in the wrong place, it’s just a weed.' Meet conifer expert Tom Christian
Dendrologist Tom Christian is one of the UK’s leading conifer experts and deputy editor of Trees and Shrubs Online
Is your garden a poisonous plot? Here are 28 deadly garden plants
Most of us have a some hazardous plants in our gardens but with a little care and attention, we can survive together just fine
The best summer flowers to plant
Make sure you've got the perfect blooms in the garden for summer. Tom Brown, head gardener and tutor at West Dean College, recommends his favourites.
Best garden plants for now
Discover the dahlias in Frances Palmer's Connecticut garden, where she turned her tennis court into a flower patch
A gardener as well as a renowned potter, dahlia devotee Frances Palmer uses her own blooms to adorn her vessels, grown in her imaginatively conceived Connecticut garden.
A delicate, airy planting combination for summer in a rustic stone trough
Designer Katie Guillebaud channels the ebullience of the season with this nature-inspired container idea
60 great flowers chosen by experts that will bring brilliant colour in early summer to your garden
As temperatures continue to rise, momentum gathers in the garden and sun-lovers show their hand. From nodding woodlanders to audacious perennials, here are 60 early summer flowers chosen by experts
Expert grower Sarah Raven picks seven of her favourite dahlias – here are the dahlias to grow for perfect summer blooms
We visited Sarah Raven's Perch Hill and now we hear from Sarah about some of her favourite Dahlia varieties.
A new grant scheme has launched offering 500 free trees for projects across the UK
Find out more about this grant, which gives communities the chance to receive free trees.
Looking for late-summer plant inspiration? Watch Dan Pearson pick his favourite plants for late season colour and interest
Houseplants

The internet says houseplants beat condensation and mould. We asked the actual experts
The internet is awash with advice on house plants beating mould. But are the claims actually true?

Myth buster | Do you really need to mist your house plants?
We are often advised to mist our houseplants. But is it really necessary?

'I'm convinced of the power of plants to help us heal' – meet the Plant Rescuer, Sarah Gerrard-Jones
Sarah Gerrard-Jones, aka The Plant Rescuer, on her latest book, her houseplant obsession and why she doesn’t always try to save a houseplant
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Recipes
HOME COOKED RECIPES WITH NATURAL INGREDIENTS

Homemade alioli recipe
As winter approaches, colour begins to drain away from the garden but that doesn't mean it also has to fade from your food. Jojo Tulloh shares her recipe for creating a vivid green, homemade alioli.

Borlotti bean and red pepper stew recipe
Cook up this recipe for borlotti bean and red pepper stew and make the most of comforting home-grown flavours. Recipe from Jojo Tulloh

Savoury sweetcorn pudding recipe
Savoury sweetcorn pudding may sound odd, but eaten alongside a dish of grilled peppers or roasted tomatoes, it makes a great vegetarian main course. Jojo Tulloh shares her recipe.

Chutney recipe: aubergine
A chutney, or relish, to go with curry or as a dip for naan bread using green tomatoes, aubergine and chilli grown on an allotment. Recipe by Cleve West
Container Gardening
pots of style for your garden

How to create a beautiful garden using only pots
Designer Charlotte Harris gives her expert advice on creating a container garden on a patio, balcony or roof

Bring spring colour to the garden with the vibrant pot design from expert garden maker James Horner
James Horner, garden maker at Benton End, the one-time home of the artist and plantsman Cedric Morris, suggests this arrangements in a basket to celebrate spring

Spring beauty in a pot: a stunning plant pot design you can plant up at home from designer Jo Thompson
Award-winning designer Jo Thompson's container-planting series continues with this early spring flower combination using Narcissus and Scilla. Words Jo Thompson, photographs Jason Ingram

A meadow-inspired pot display from Jo Thompson for late-summer
From cool pastels and foliage to hot colours, designer Jo Thompson creates a stylish container combination
Inspiring Gardens
THE BEST OF THE WORLD'S OUTDOOR SPACES

This subtropical oasis is a must-visit garden this year
Trebah Garden in Cornwall captivates visitors, new and returning, with its dramatic setting and collection of subtropical plants

Discover this woodland-glade fairytale garden with a dream-like feel
Over the past 25 years, Frances Druce has created a Himalayan-inspired garden around her West Sussex house hidden in a woodland glade

Visit this 20-year passion project garden on a former stud farm, where double mirrored borders have brought visitors to tears
Old Bladbean Stud in Kent is a romantic country garden that has unfolded slowly over 20 years
This season in the garden
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GARDENING NOW

UK gardeners could be 'sleepwalking' into a £30,000 repair bill - this small garden shows you how to avoid it
One Chelsea Flower Show garden is highlighting an increasingly important issue you may not have considered

May gardening jobs: what to do in the garden in May
Our panel of expert gardeners pick the jobs you should be doing in the garden in May.

Top 10 expert-recommended gardening cheats to give you more time to chill in the garden
Why lazy gardening is good for you and good for the environment.

Creative plant supports you can make at home this spring to turn your garden into a work of art
Gardener Jenny Barnes demonstrates how to create your own plant supports that will turn your garden into a work of art.
Gardens to visit
which gardens to visit and where

20 new gardens to visit in 2026 - the best new spaces in the UK and beyond
Discover brand-new gardens and redesigned plots across the UK and beyond. Here are the gardens to put on your bucket list in 2026.
Garden festivals and events to go to this year: all the best tours, workshops, exhibitions and more for 2026
All the big names in one place. Here's our guide to the gardening calendar's biggest and best gardening events for the year ahead

10 of the best museum gardens to visit
Strolling around a museum or gallery is still off the cards, but many museum gardens and gallery gardens are reopening this month. Here are ten of the best.
Garden design
THE BEST OF THE WORLD'S OUTDOOR SPACES

Little garden, big ideas: how to make a small garden look bigger
There's no need to feel hemmed in by your small garden - here are the experts' design tricks you need to make it look and feel bigger

Gardening on slopes doesn't have to be a chore: how to turn challenging terrain into garden gold
Sloped gardens offer drama, depth, and beauty. Learn expert design tips to transform challenging terrain into a standout landscape

9 simple fixes to elevate your outdoor space fast (without spending a fortune)
These unbeatable ideas from top gardeners and designers will transform your garden into a stylish, plant-filled haven in no time
You can have a sustainable garden that's also beautiful - here's how to design stylish ecological gardens
Charlotte Harris explains how to design gardens that are ecological and beautiful in her expert guide to sustainable garden design
Limited space? You probably still have room for a tree - discover the best trees for small gardens
Many people worry that a tree will overpower a small garden, but as garden designer Sarah Price shows, the key is finding the right place and the right tree

How to screen your garden from overlooking neighbours: our designer guide to creating a private sanctuary
Designer Charlotte Harris shows how to screen your garden from the neighbours or block out eyesores
Gardening Advice
WHAT TO DO AND HOW TO DO IT

Want a beautiful bulb meadow on your lawn? Here's our expert planting plan for creating a simple and stunning display
Find out how to plant a bulb meadow in your lawn that will look stunning from February to May, with advice from a bulb expert.

11 easy ways to manage weeds without using chemicals
Weeding can be a tough, boring chore in the garden, but how do we get rid of unwanted plants without resorting to herbicides? Here are some interesting ideas to try

How to create a dazzling tulip display: top tips from this bloom-filled garden that opens each spring
Tulips are the curtain-raisers at Morton Hall in Worcestershire, where visitors can enjoy a late-spring spectacle of formal, intricate plantings in a series of interconnected spaces













