Gardens Illustrated Team
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These 60 great flowers will bring brilliant colour in early summer to your garden plus they are the expert's favourites
As temperatures continue to rise, momentum gathers in the garden and sun-lovers show their hand. From nodding woodlanders to audacious perennials, here are 60 early summer flowers chosen by experts
Permaculture kind of got hijacked by hippies: meet YouTuber, writer and horticulturist Huw Richards
YouTuber, writer and horticulturist Huw Richards explains why his new book will make permaculture accessible, and how it might help you garden better
Meet gardener Carmen Sheridan – ‘Visiting other gardens, events and plant fairs is like mulch for your brain’
Cultural gardener Carmen cares for the Children’s and Community Garden at Wakehurst, Kew, running therapeutic and educational horticulture groups
Double whammy shock at Chelsea Flower Show as Japanese garden is first to ever win People's Choice and Best in Show
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show People's Choice Award has been announced, with the public sharing their views on their favourite garden
A toilet on a Chelsea garden? This design incorporates a self-contained loo system that converts waste water into clean water for irrigation
Our expert guide to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden The Garden of the Future, designed by Matthew Butler and Joshua Parker at Chelsea 2025
This gold-winning Chelsea garden uses AI to help maintain the health of its trees - but you wouldn't notice how it's doing it
Garden designers Tom Massey and Je Ahn are creating this year'sThe Avanade Intelligent Garden for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025.
Bold-coloured roses and lush, immersive planting: discover designer Jo Thompson's Chelsea garden for a women's social enterprise
Based on the idea of ‘strong beauty’, the Glasshouse Garden designed by Jo Thompson for RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 features dark-hued roses and an elegant see-through pavilion to create a sanctuary for women in prison.
RHS Plant of the Year 2025 announced at Chelsea Flower Show
The coveted plant of the year has been chosen by judges at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 this year
Gold, silver, silver gilt and bronze medals announced for RHS Chelsea Flower Show gardens 2025
This year's medals have been announced - here's the full list
The Newt: a garden for all seasons
Discover the Somerset estate that offers history, horticulture, culinary excellence, education and much more
Dogs at RHS Chelsea Flower Show: from Monty Don's Ned to Chilli the cavapoo, here are the cutest pooches from the show
RHS Chelsea Flower Show was awash with dogs ahead of the gates opening to the public this week
A garden for dogs at Chelsea Flower Show? Discover Monty Don's first ever Chelsea garden with our expert guide to planting and design
Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don is creating this year's Dog Garden – a dog friendly oasis – for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025
Royalty at Chelsea Flower Show through the years
Royalty has been a significant presence at the Chelsea Flower Show from its first year to today. Here are Royals through the years at Chelsea
The wait is over: Take a first look at RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s 2025 gardens
Discover the first images of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show gardens at the 2025 show, from Monty Don's dog garden to Tom Massey and Je Ahn's AI garden
TV gardener David Domoney’s dirty secret – ‘I have 15 compost bins – is that excessive?’
Gardener and TV presenter David Domoney on the secret lives of plants and the satisfaction that comes with making compost
10 essentials for visiting the RHS Chelsea Flower Show - here's how to make your day run smoothly
Ten must-have items that will ensure your visit to RHS Chelsea Flower Show is a treat from start to finish.
The remarkable charity making Chelsea Show gardens happen
Since 2022, Project Giving Back has given charitable organisations the chance to exhibit at the world's greatest flower show. We find out more.
Always wanted a vintage parasol? This brand sells them at a fraction of the usual price.
Vintage parasols are a whimsical choice for days in the garden and on the beach - but they can be expensive. This brand sells them at a fantastic price.
Gardening can sometimes be lonely but sharing helps through the difficult times - meet Mattie O’Callaghan, horticultural trainee at the Garden Museum
As a horticultural trainee at the Garden Museum in London, and freelance landscape architect, Mattie focuses on working with communities to create meaningful, biodiverse spaces
Four key tips to help you grow stunning dahlias in your garden from the head of the National Dahlia Collection
Horticultural lecturer Louise Danks and rescuer of the National Dahlia Collection explains four key tips to growing dahlias
It's time to start thinking about planting your dahlia tubers - here's how to grow and care for these striking flowers for a colourful summer display
Dahlias are a must in the summer and autumn garden. Here's everything you need to know about how to grow dahlias, plant tubers and how to take cuttings.
Want chic bearded irises in your garden? Here's everything you need to know about caring for them - and the most lovely to grow
Discover everything you need to know about bearded iris from the late expert grower and owner of Woottens of Wenhaston Michael Loftus
The best drought tolerant plants to grow to combat drier summers and warmer weather
Looking to add more drought tolerant plants to your garden? Annie Godfrey of Daisy Roots nursery recommends some of the best drought tolerant plants.
When to water plants in hot weather
In the heatwave, make sure you're watering your plants at the right time of day