Colourful carpets

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!

Liz Zorab reveals at some of the best shrubs for warm weather days

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

Bring some zing to a gloomy corner with shade-tolerant flowers and fancy foliage

Advice and inspiration with Nige Eaton, horticulture expert at Moss & Moor, Ilkley

Beautiful geraniums provide dainty colour and vigorous ground cover for months. Here’s our pick of this versatile bloom