At West Dean Gardens in Sussex, our expert has been trialling a new way to garden to counter the effects of extreme weather ...

Not all plants shrivel up when rain is scarce; some thrive in drier conditions. Here are the best to try in your garden this summer ...

Start with Eryngium bourgatii (tolerates heat, drought, wind and poor soil), Arbutus unedo (a tough, Mediterranean plant suited for warm southern gardens) and Achillea millefolium (tolerates neglect, ...