6 stand out plants for a garden glow-up

Exciting recommendations from our expert plantsman

These fuss-free, compact shrubs are guaranteed to provide colour and impact for years without growing out of control – which means less stress for you!

Ensure all the plants in your garden are giving their best performance by keeping them sufficiently fed and hydrated. Azaleas, rhododendrons and camellias start to form next year’s flower buds from la

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Matthew Appleby looks at the new plants, on-trend colours and gardening fashions that may make 2025 a year to remember

A close observation of the season’s cycles and respect for ecology have been the guiding principles in the development of the garden at Highlands, in the High Weald of East Sussex