Containerof the month

Enjoy a flourishing garden without the drudgery of daily watering in hot weather by choosing resilient, drought-resistant plants that make minimal demands on limited resources

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!

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

THIS WEEK AT GLEBE COTTAGE

Garden designer Isabelle Palmer shares her simple projects that will fill your outside space with colour

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