Christmas 2026
Gifts that keep growing all year
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Garden inspiration
Beautiful plants for every season
Flowers, bulbs and shrubs that look wonderful in a British garden, with a tip from Ann for each one.
June–September
Ann’s tip: Plant perennials in drifts of three or five, tall at the back and low at the front, for colour from June to the first frosts.
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January–February
Ann’s tip: Plant snowdrops ‘in the green’ just after they flower. They settle in far better than dry bulbs bought in autumn.
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January–April
Ann’s tip: Cut off last year’s leaves in December so the flowers stand out and leaf spot can’t spread.
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June–September
Ann’s tip: Tie the stems in sideways along the trellis. Bending them flat makes a climber flower along its whole length.
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June–August
Ann’s tip: Trim straight after flowering, but never cut back into old bare wood – it won’t regrow.
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May–September
Ann’s tip: Pack plants closely and let self-seeders like foxgloves and aquilegias fill the gaps for an easy, natural look.
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June–July
Ann’s tip: Foxgloves are biennial: sow in early summer for flowers next year. Every part is poisonous, so wear gloves.
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May–June
Ann’s tip: Plant the bulbs in autumn, 15cm deep, in full sun. Leave the seed heads standing – they look great into winter.
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February–April
Ann’s tip: Camellias need acid soil or ericaceous compost. Water pots with rainwater in late summer, when next year’s buds form.
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June–September
Ann’s tip: Feed roses in spring and again after the first flush of flowers, and deadhead to keep them coming.
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July–October
Ann’s tip: Blue flowers need acid soil. Leave the faded heads on over winter to protect the buds, then prune in spring.
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All year
Ann’s tip: Trim once in late summer. A clipped beech hedge keeps its copper leaves all winter for year-round privacy.
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All year
Ann’s tip: Clip yew once a year in late summer. Unlike most conifers, yew regrows even after hard cutting.
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Garden weather
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Ann’s garden verdict
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Frost is coming – protect your plants
Fleece, cloches and covers to keep tender plants safe tonight.
Rainy days ahead – get sowing indoors
Seed trays, propagators and labels for a head start under cover.
Dry spell – keep everything watered
Watering cans, hoses and sprayers for thirsty pots and beds.
Good gardening weather – get stuck in
The hand tools Ann reaches for on a fine day.