Tough, dependable, versatile; there are lots of good things to say about heather, or ling, as it is sometimes known. A low growing, evergreen shrub, with tiny, bell-shaped flowers, heather is typically associated with moors and heathland. A popular rockery and garden plant, it is also sold as a cut flower and foliage. Calluna and Erica are the two most well-known genera of heather. They flower at different times of the year, extending the overall flowering period. Erica flo

There's a fig houseplant for every situation. Su Whale shares her top picks.

One of the joys of spring, Ranunculus are an absolute delight. Su Whale explains how to make the most of them.

This spring favourite needs careful handling and conditioning, as Su Whale explains.

Cut from the ground, but nowhere near finished, tulips have an amazing habit of continuing to grow long after they have left the farm or garden. Here is what is really happening inside that stem. Even after they have been carefully cut and arranged, tulips never seem to stop growing. Give them a day or two in a vase, and suddenly they are noticeably taller, curvier, and leaning toward the light as if they have found a second life. It can all feel almost wilful. And in a way,

As we approach peak growing season, growers across the UK are rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into a full-on season of beautiful British blooms. During May there are still some delicate, late spring, early summer gems to enjoy before blousy, colourful summer flowers arrive to dominate the market. Polygonatum multiflorum Common Name: Solomon’s seal An unusual flowering perennial and a charming cut flower which prefers damp, shady conditions. Hardy, it will gr

Longiflorum lilies are at their best right now. Su Whale explains how to care for them to get the best from their scent, colour and form.

Su Whale tells how to make the most of this reliable cut flower.

Woody stemmed spring flowers are an essential part of the seasonal palette. Learn how to care and condition these stems properly.

Silvery foliage for designs has never been so relevant as we celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Su Whale finds some of the best.

Marking RHS National Gardening Week 27th April – 3rd May. Why choose Succulents? Easy to care for, with an appeal to both adults and children, there is something very charming about the symmetry and muted colours of these slow-growing, sturdy plants. Their requirements are not complicated, making them straightforward to plant up, look after and sell. Where to display Succulents Succulents need a bright spot, away from direct sunlight, and as they appreciate fresh air, can be

Just before we are overtaken by the lush shades of summer, there is still time to pep up your spring designs with brilliant touches of lemon and lime foliage. Citrus tones can bring a whole host of colours to life, particularly when combined with the jewel palette of late spring, such as deep pink Ranunculus, orange Tulips or cobalt blue Cornflowers. How to use lemon in designs Lemon is a tint of yellow; it radiates out of designs bringing warmth and freshness. It is associat