Unsung heroes

Liz Zorab picks her favourite self-seeding and spreading plants for easier gardening

Plant with sunny hues to weave rhythm, softness and sparkle through your garden borders

Break up the border blues with shimmering grasses and airy blooms that dance in the breeze

Nick Hamilton shares his pick of the pretty plants with added value

Select good garden ‘doers’ that bring interest to your plot for many months

Choosing the planting for a small garden can often be harder than for a large one, as every centimetre of space needs to work hard. To help you figure out the best approach, we asked top designers and