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Practical advice on garden design and planting from the Fraser & Morris studio: courtyards, shade, trees, bulbs, borders and how to make a garden work in every season.

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Autumn bulb planting: a guide to spring colour

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October and November are the months to plant for spring. A designer's guide to bulbs that flower in sequence from February to June.

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How to use dahlias in a garden border

Generous, painterly and in flower until the frosts, dahlias can carry a border through late summer. Here's how to use them.

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Naturalistic planting with grasses and perennials

Soft, airy and full of movement: how to plant a border that looks as if it grew there by itself.

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Designing a garden for year-round interest

A garden that only looks good in June is half a garden. How to plan for every month of the year.

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Working with a garden designer: what to expect

From the first visit to planting day, a step-by-step guide to how a garden design project actually works.

Read article Red Japanese maple leaves in autumn above an old garden wallPlanting · 3 min read

Choosing trees for a small garden

Even the smallest garden has room for a tree. Here's how to pick one that earns its place in every season.

Read article Dense green fern fronds in shadePlanting · 3 min read

The best plants for a shady London garden

North-facing, overshadowed or under trees? Shade is not a problem to solve, it is a planting palette to enjoy.

Read article Enclosed courtyard garden with a stone fountain, palms and lush green plantingDesign · 3 min read

How to design a small courtyard garden

Small, enclosed and seen every day: why courtyards reward a bold plan, and how to make one feel twice its size.

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