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9 big garden red flags when buying a house (DON'T ignore #4)
9 garden red flags to watch for when looking for your new home, with recommendations from designers and estate agents.
"I doubt we will have any to include" - warm spring days, and record mouse numbers, cause havoc for Chelsea Flower Show growers
The warm spring could mean last-minute changes to the plants this year, as many are blooming too early
Why skilled gardeners are worth their weight in gold
Qualified gardeners can make all the difference to your space but are they valued enough?
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19 plant combos for stunning spring pots that bring colour and style to any garden
Here are 19 gorgeous spring planting combinations, put together by garden designers.
"There's something life-affirming about being part of a plant’s lifecycle": Meet seed farmer Ellen Rignell
Seed farmer Ellen is the owner of Winnow Farm Seeds based in Bridport, west Dorset.
The historic Scottish garden getting a centenary makeover - using 200-year-old designs
The award-winning Harris Bugg Studio is designing the Centenary Garden at Newhailes House near Edinburgh
Designing for wellbeing: The rise of the garden sanctuary
Wellbeing is shaping modern garden design. Here, we explore how to reflect this in your own space with outdoor saunas and other wellness additions
Here's the reason why No Mow May is so important
No Mow May encourages gardeners to leave their mowers in the shed and transform their lawns into havens of biodiversity. Here's why it's so important. Illustration Lesley Buckingham
Peek inside this huge East Sussex garden with a pool, zipline, treehouse, wildflower meadow and gravel garden
In this large new country garden, designer Butter Wakefield has blended strong structure with playful planting
Mary Berry on her guilty gardening secret and biggest mistake
The cookery writer, broadcaster and former president of the National Garden Scheme Mary Berry on her new book and the joy of visiting gardens
Fancy growing something different in 2026? Top plant sellers reveal the plants they're excited about this year
Fancy growing something different this season? Top plant sellers and nurseries told us which brand-new, recently introduced or simply fresh-to-their-lists plants they are excited about this year
"Every design decision is made for a reason": design duo Acres Wild on leaving nothing to chance
Debbie Roberts and Ian Smith, the designers behind the highly successful design practice Acres Wild on their process and how teaching helps them crystallise ideas.
Meet the winemakers — and create a wine that's yours
Dreamt of blending your own wine? This might be the opportunity
Stop wasting your money on the fake version of this expensive condiment, and grow your own
Western wasabi is a pale imitation of the real thing. Learn how you can grow this exotic condiment as easily as the rest of your home-grown vegetables.
Top designer tips for hiding 8 common garden eyesores
Most gardens have an eyesore to deal with but you can disguise them with a little creative thinking.
This garden designer said no to pastels to create his colour-packed plot inspired by his travels
Planting designer Jānis Raubiška has taken inspiration from across the world for his vibrant garden in Surrey
"I’ve always learned on the job": Meet Daniel Carlson, a former vegetable grower from California
A former vegetable farmer from California, Daniel now works alongside Jonny Bruce at The Field Nursery. Portrait Jason Ingram
Amazing displays of spring blossom are easier to achieve than you think. We pick the best flowering shrubs and trees for spring
Flowering trees and shrubs are one of the delights of spring and make wonderful additions to even the smallest of gardens.
A moisture-loving container display in an upcycled bucket by Alison Jenkins
Pick up on the textures and colours of pre-loved household items or discarded industrial objects to bring out the best in late-spring arrangements with Alison Jenkins of Damson Farm.
Everything you need to know about growing bluebells
English bluebells are one of the highlights of spring. Here's how to grow them in your own garden – and how to differentiate between English and Spanish bluebells.
Gardening jobs for April
Our expert panel of professional gardeners share their tasks for April with top tips on lawn care, veg growing and other spring tasks.
These are the most elegant tulips to grow, recommended by experts
These are the very best white tulips to grow in the garden, all chosen by experts
6 dark tulips to grow for a rich and moody scheme
Here are the very best dark tulips to grow in the garden, all chosen by experts
The best tulips to for home gardens: 19 tulips selected by experts for perfect displays
19 cultivars of tulip have been newly awarded an Award of Garden Merit, recommending them to gardeners.