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.
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...
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...
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...