‘tis the season for containers

Colour-drench your plot all summer using a shrewd selection of splashy bedding plants

Add drama to your garden with potted exotics. Soak the plant, in its original pot, in some not-too-cold water. Then move the new, empty, pot into position; this saves you doing so when it’s full of he

Create a long-lasting container display with plants that will return year on year

Try our pick of the most beautiful plants you can buy now

Check out these ideas on how to create the ultimate displays that are full of super summer stunners and are easy to care for

Keep those containers looking marvellous well into autumn, for wonderful colours and scents right through the seasons