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May is an ideal time to sow salad crops. With the warmth of early summer, leaves will be ready to harvest over the coming months, making it easy to pick fresh salads for everyday meals.

Salad leaves are simple to grow and suit almost any space. They can be sown in pots, windowboxes, growing bags or directly into the garden. Most are quick to germinate and you should be...

Some plants are generous with their flowers, blooming for months rather than weeks. Many continue right through summer and into autumn because they fail to set seed. This usually happens for two reasons.

Some plants are sterile. Even when bees visit in numbers, the flowers cannot be pollinated. This often occurs when two closely related species hybridise. Their pollen ...

Bearded irises earn their place in the garden long before they flower. Their grey, sword-shaped leaves stand upright for months, giving strong vertical structure in borders. When the flowers arrive, they are unmistakable, with three drooping falls and three upright standards in a wide range of colours.

All shapes and sizes

The ‘bearded’ part of ...

Dahlias are not just for flower shows. They offer excellent value in the garden, providing colour, cut flowers and support for pollinators. Bees are especially drawn to single flowered types, which are increasingly popular, while florists often favour the fuller double forms.

Unlike most summer flowering bulbs, dahlias bloom for months. Once they begin, they keep going...

Beautiful tubs, hanging baskets and patio pots can transform a garden in summer. But tired, dried-up containers filled with brittle stems are just as common. The difference is usually care and routine. Here are straightforward answers to common container questions, so your displays stay colourful and healthy throughout the season.

How often should I water conta...