Gardening expert Monty Don reveals why he believes plants are 'not essential for gardens' - here's why he thinks some are better without flowers and shrubs ...

Monty Don, with Ned, in his Dog Garden at the Chelsea flower show.Photograph: Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images ...

How to collect seeds When it comes to gardening experts, Monty Don's name is pretty high on the list of greats – and not least of all because he taught us how to take cuttings and propagate ...

Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don offered some useful advice to gardeners as he warned them to avoid making the same common mistake ...

The nation's outdoor home. From the humble backyard to the grandest of grounds, what do Britain's gardens tell us about our culture, climate and history? Monty Don’s British Gardens Series 1 ...

Monty Don's top tips for banishing slugs and snails Writing in his popular gardening blog, Monty Don reminds us once again that slugs and snails aren't the garden baddies we make them out to be.