For colour all year, think of your garden as a procession, with one plant flowering in the footsteps of another…

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Thanks to this long winter, our gardens are a month behind. But don't worry – they'll soon catch up

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Renowned garden designer Piet Oudolf has spent a lifetime honing his craft. Now he's letting us in on the secret

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The lengthening days make this the perfect time to set up the garden for summer. Here's what to do now

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The spell of winter is nearly broken. Now that the worst of the weather is over, there is much to do...

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Flowering in winter, the Lenten rose, also known as a hellebore, soldiers on through the cold while others slumber – and it has an army of fans

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The snowdrops are up and the hazel is showing signs of life. Winter is shortening – time to get ready for spring

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As evergreens go, holly is one of the best. Tolerant of winter's deepest shade, it comes in countless variations

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