Bulbs like crocus and snowdrops bloom in late winter, extending your garden’s seasonal interest. Moreover, summer blooming ...

We don’t hate chrysanthemums. Let’s just get that out of the way. There is a lot to be said for their instant, impulse-buy ...

Some plants make great companions, and others the opposite. In regards to the latter, if you want healthy zinnias, avoid ...

If you are looking to plant some of the longest-flowering perennials, it is hard to beat black-eyed Susans. These native ...

October is a great time to plant shrubs because the soil is still relatively warm from the summer. As well as the fruiting ...

A tuberous rooted perennial that grows to 1.2m in height, and has striking anemone-centred flowers, the ray florets bright red with a white central stripe, the central disk florets white ...

A tuberous-rooted perennial to about 1m, with dark stems and mid-green foliage. Flowers, produced from mid-summer until the first frosts, have dark pink outer petals and a central powder puff of ...

Dahlias bring such joy to a garden, with their flamboyant flowers coming in a dazzling array of shapes and colours all through summer and autumn. They’re also available in many different sizes, ...

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Dahlias thrive in a sunny spot in fertile, well-drained soil. They're tender plants so can't be planted out until the danger of frost has passed in late spring, but on light soil their tubers can be ...