Award-winning plants for places
Each month Graham Rice lists 10 plants for a particular spot in the garden. All 10 plants have been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM), so you can be sure that they'll do well in your garden.
2013
Some alpines are bold and punchy in their look, and we can allow them to develop into plants with real impact.... Read more
These garden plants have a trailing habit, billowing generously over edges of low walls and structures rather than climbing.... Read more
January: Snowdrops
Snowdrops are the classic winter flower, and in recent years enthusiasm for this dainty but resilient little bulb has grown beyond belief – some would say beyond reason!.... Read more
2012
December: Evergreen perennials
Most gardeners recognise the value of evergreen shrubs in the winter, but evergreen perennials seem to draw far less attention.... Read more
November: Wall plants
Climbers and wall shrubs can bring a whole new dimension to the garden either as features in their own right or as harmonious background... Read more
October: Tasty apples
Choosing the right apple for your garden can be a tricky business. It may be clear in your mind that you want an eating apple... Read more
September: Choice chrysanthemum
Hardy garden chrysanthemums have been enjoying a welcome resurgence, and not only for the array of colours. Read more...
August: Blooms of hydrangeas
Their bold flower heads and their impressive colour favour gardeners and suceed in wet summer. Read more...
July: Beautiful daylilies
As their name suggests, daylily flowers only open for a single day.
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June: Classic climbing roses
Climbing roses always seem to feature in our vision of the idyllic English country garden. Read more...
May: Intensely fragrant lilacs
A classic May shrub, easy to grow, with beautifully coloured, intensely fragrant blooms. Read more...
April: Cheery cherry tomatoes
Whether grown outside or in a cold greenhouse, cherry tomatoes are among the most popular and tastiest of home grown vegetables. Read more...
March: Springtime clematis
The poise and delicate elegance of spring-flowering clematis bring a fresh charm to the garden. Read more...
The 'little blue bulbs' are such delightful spring arrivals. These charmers are almost all easy to grow. Read more...
With so many impressive, new cultivars having appeared, good cultivars are easier to find. Read more...
2011
Hollies and ivies make impressive winter evergreens with all the traditional holiday associations. Read more...
Hardy geraniums are the most popular perennials in Britain. And it’s easy to see why. Read more...
Shrubs which bring fiery tones to September and October gardens are especially valuable. Read more...
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In recent years short tulips or those with smaller flowers have become more popular with gardeners. Read more...
Clematis are the most popular of all climbers and in their vast variety make fine garden specimens. Read more...
Old summer favourites are still grown widely. Here are 10 of the best classic perennials for summer. Read more...
There are117 roses that have been given the RHS Award of Garden Merit, proving they are vital to today’s gardens. Read more...
Although lettuce, tomato and cucumber may still form the basis of many salads, here are ten salad crops that we can all enjoy. Read more. . .
Hardy annuals are making a comeback and the latest award winners are especially worth a look. Read more...
It's true, some alpines are very fussy about where they grow. But there are many more that need very little special treatment. Read more. . .
Hellebores are a favourite for winter and spring. Here's some choice plants to grow with them. Read more...
2010
There’s something specially valuable about shrubs which flower in winter’s short days. Read more...
Some varieties really are better than others in terms of yield, disease resistance, and flavour. Read more...
Variegated shrubs for dependable winter colour, whatever the weather. Read more...
In a fiery finale to the season, trees can bring a whole new palette to gardens large and small. Read more...
Sparkling splashes of colour as winter draws to a close, these little gems are the bulbs to plant in autumn. Read more...
With many people growing soft fruit, choosing the right variety can make an enormous difference. Read more...
Dry shade is one of the most difficult parts of the garden for which to find good plants. Read more...
Stylish summer container plants are making a splash in gardens at this time of the year. Read more...