Containers of fire

Bring a blaze of colour to your garden in August with a palette of bright and contrasting blooms, carefully positioned pots and a few late-season buys

Isabelle Palmer is an expert when it comes to using containers to turn small balconies and patios into something fabulously floral. Here, she advises us on how to team plants and planters to create different looks

Transform any garden with this versatile solution

Advice and inspiration with Nige Eaton, horticulture expert at Moss & Moor, Ilkley

If you can’t paint your garden walls or fence, you can still add interest by using outdoor textiles to inject some colour and pattern. Dig out tester pots or leftover paint to jazz up plain planters.

Choose fabulously fragranced flowers to add an extra-special touch to your summer garden