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Observe where the light falls, and plant leafy, textural and woodland-inspired species to create a lush oasisI’m at the point in my 30s when everyone seems to be moving house – or at least trying

This week: easy ways to refresh your outdoor space; colourful pick-me-ups; and the best espresso machines, tested• Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe Earth’s orbit of

Now is the time to save seeds, give your perennials their autumn haircut and plant your winter veg. And why not try a green manure to nourish your soil?Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustaina

Rhododendrons are popular flowering shrubs. There are thousands of colourful rhododendron cultivars to choose from in a range of sizes to suit larger gardens or containers. From large blousy blooms in

Lupins are a cottage-garden favourite, offering height and colour to borders in May and June. Lupin flowers are borne on upright stems with many impressive, pea-like blooms on each stem, and are loved

This article has been checked for horticultural accuracy by Oliver Parsons.Salvias (ornamental sages) are a must in the summer garden. They come in a vast range of forms and colours, and their nectar

As autumn approaches, now’s a great time to start thinking about next year’s garden. Whether you’re envisioning beautiful borders, charming containers or a haven for wildlife, Peter Nyssen is on

If you’re ever in need of a relaxing holiday, Long Travel is an Italian tailor-made holiday specialist with a team of experts who are always happy to help. So much so, they’re now offering you and

Specialist species, competitive pricing and from-the-sofa convenience can open up a world of plants you never knew existedIt feels almost illicit to admit this, but for the past few months I’ve been

Forget whisky and golf balls: from a sleep mask to a pizza stone, a summer scent to a barbecue multi-tool, these considered gifts will make his dayDads can be tricky to buy for. They often have everyt

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Hillier Garden Centres is thrilled to offer two lucky readers the chance to win a stunning Tangier Mosaic Garden Bistro Set, worth £199 each.This elegant set includes a stunning table and two chairs,

These days we're all more aware of the benefits of eating seasonally. Not only do fruit and vegetables taste better when grown in season, but they're also often cheaper to buy. Eating seasonally is be

Yuccas are drought-tolerant, so excess moisture can lead to stress or root rotWhat’s the problem? My daughter has a yucca plant on her landing, and while the lower side looks fine, the taller s

Embrace summer in the garden with a new series of the Summer Conversations podcast. Discover the scent of summer in my garden at Longmeadow, and how to make a garden that excites your senses. Learn to

We gave you eco-friendly lawn tips, a seasonal fashion edit, the ultimate guide to eye creams and more. Here are the picks that inspired you most in May• Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inb

Shady areas of the garden can be one of the hardest places to get flowers to grow, so the species recommended for these spots are often foliage plants like heucheras and ivy. But it is possible to gro

When you're growing plants in containers, whether indoors or outside, knowing how much water a plant needs can be a challenge, but self-watering planters and pots take a lot of that pressure away. The