Best Plants for Afternoon Sun
Twelve garden plants our care guides describe as thriving in heat or suited to a south- or west-facing wall, and the plants that scorch in hot afternoon sun and want shade then, each linked to its full profile.
How to Divide Perennials
The short answer: divide a perennial when it shows it needs it, in spring or autumn while it is not flowering, and replant the pieces straight away. The timing, the technique and the plants that are best left alone, following the RHS and university extension advice.
12 Best Low-Maintenance Garden Plants
The 12 best low-maintenance garden plants - tough perennials and shrubs that look great with almost no watering, pruning, or fuss.
12 Best Year-Round Perennials
Build a garden that's never bare. The 12 best perennials for colour in every season - spring, summer, autumn, and even winter.