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Planting

Whilst boundaries, structures and surfaces make up the framework of the garden, it is the planting that makes up its heart. There are a tremendous amount of different types of plants available from tiny alpines to soaring trees, and from annuals that will provide you with a brief but showy display of colour, to perennials, that will re-emerge year after year.

In fact, with this wide choice available, you're bound to be able to find the right planting option to suit your garden, no matter what its size, style, climate or soil.

Buying Plants
A wealth of tips and tricks on how to buy and choose plants at the garden centre or nursery ...
Planting Schedule
Looking at the best time to plants your bedding plants, perennials, bulbs, shrubs and trees ...
Alpines
Alpine and other rock plants; tips on choosing, planting and maintaining ...
Annuals & Biennials
A look at the plants that complete their life-cycle over one or two growing seasons ...
Borders
Advice on how to plan a border, with tips on maintaining it throughout the year ...
Bulbous Plants
Buying, planting and lifting bulbs, corms, tubers and rhizomes ...
Climbing Plants
Advice on buying, planting, supporting and maintaining climbers ...
Container Planting
Detailed guides on planting pots, window boxes and hanging baskets ...
Hedges
Our guide to planting, trimming, shaping and renovating evergreen and deciduous hedges ...
Lawns
How to plan, create and maintain high quality, utility or sports lawns ...
Perennials
The mainstay of almost every garden: the herbaceous perennial ...
Shrubs
Advice on choosing, buying, planting and taking care of your shrubs ...
Trees
Advice and guidelines for choosing, planting and looking after trees ...
Topiary
Clipping shrubs and trees to create bold, stylish designs for your garden ...