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-special, select them and when they are big enough divide the plants to make more of your favouritesMore on collecting and growing from seedGrowing bluebells from seed, with Chris Beardshaw.Monty Don gives advice on sowing sunflower seedsCollecting and saving seedsChoose

A perfume-filled balmy evening in the garden is heaven on earth. I've always felt that perfumed plants provided an added bonus - scent plus beauty - as who can help but feel a wash of pleasure when experiencing all that a rose-clad arbour has

Lavender and thyme herbs emit a delicate fragrance. Position this hanging basket near the patio or a window so you can catch its scent on the wind. Choose a dwarf lavender, such as the compact 'Bella Series', as the centrepiece and surround

Dealing with cuckoo spit on fuchsiasHow to deadhead flowersPruning plantsBrowse a selection of fuchsiasChoose plants with purple flowers

the rhizomes.Pull the congested rhizomes apart by hand, or cut them with a knife. Choose healthy pieces with leaves and discard old, woody sections.Newly-planted rhizomes are vulnerable to wind rock, so it's a good idea to reduce the leaves by half. Use a sharp

at the front. Top up with compost and water well.To make the two bee hotels, drill several deep, 5-8mm wide holes into a 15-20cm long log, and fill an offcut of drainpipe with lengths of bamboo. Place among the plants.AdamChoose an open, sunny, sheltered site

with slugs and snailsProtect pot plants from slugsControlling snails in your gardenChoosing plants that slugs don't like

I love daffodils. To get the best from these wonderful flowers, I plant up a dozen plastic aquatic baskets with spring bulbs in autumn, choosing varieties that flower at different times. When spring arrives, I pop one basket after another

Plant a small treeNo matter how small your garden, choose your variety carefully and you'll find there's always room for a tree. A tree will add height, colour and architectural interest to a garden and, if planted properly, should provide many

Choosing the very best plant supports for perennial plants is always a challenge. Firstly you've got to decide which type of plant support to go for. Should it be something robust made of metal, or something more natural, or even homemade?Then you