November can be one of the most atmospheric months in the garden. It has a quiet magic, with low amber light contrasting with surprise colour. It’s a time when plants with real winter presence become noticeable, whether coloured bark, scented flowers, or late bulbs. So don’t be tempted to pack your gloves away after [...]

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October is the month when we start to put the garden to bed for winter, as far as spring and summer flowering plants are concerned. However, there’s still plenty of colour to be had in the flower borders. Here are ten of the best plants for this time of year: 1. Chrysanthemum 'Ruby [...]

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August is the month when late-season plants start to flower in earnest and here are ten of the best to give your flower borders a burst of glorious late-summer colour and interest. 1. Dahlia 'Spartacus' Senior (Dahlia) If you’re looking for an impact plant, ‘Spartacus’ Senior certainly fits the bill.  [...]

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