Easy colour for small spaces

Transform any garden with this versatile solution

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

Try the trend for plants that taste as good as they look

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.

Now’s the time to add some summer stars for a burst of colour

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