Prepare for success: Toby says water your plants well the night before taking cuttings to give them the best chance to grow roots Credit: Photo: ANDREW CROWLEY It’s that glorious September feeling: my ...

Monty Don gives you a step-by-step guide on how to take penstemon cuttings.

If penstemons have a failing, it is that they are not long-lived. They may not survive very wet or frosty winters. And like many other evergreen perennials, they can grow woody after a few years' ...

Some plants wait for the very tail-end of summer to put on a stunning display - and penstemons are the most delightful of all, says Monty Don. Although most foliage is looking frayed at the edges and ...