Perennials are an essential part of landscapes, and understanding the life cycle of these plants is key to creating beautiful ...

As one of the best cottage garden plants, columbines provide you with a sweet wash of colour and unique shapes. Another advantage to this pretty species is that they will do all the work for you when ...

And this week, she brings us both in one single post, sharing her 'chaotic' (her words) cottage garden ... H&G's resident garden expert, Drew Swainston, recommends beginning by mixing perennials, ...

Any gardener who wants to work smarter, not harder needs to invest their time in the plants that will best reward their efforts by persisting and growing for years and years, rather than a mere season ...

Antirrhinums are cheerful annual plants, guaranteed to brighten up borders and containers. Commonly known as snapdragons, these are easy-to-grow, old-fashioned cottage garden plants, beloved by ...

Romantic, informal cottage-style borders overflow with both ornamental and edible plants – exuberant perennials ... peaceful lily pond decorated with dragonflies. Always check the garden's website or ...