Eye-catching purple silk tree

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

Choose from a stunning standard variety or compact lilac to bring colour and scent to your garden from May through to September

Boost colour in spring and summer with these low maintenance alternatives to annuals

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!

Grow these mesmerising blooms – they’ll be the stars of your flower border and they cut beautifully for long-lasting vase displays

Who needs flowers? These leafy lovelies come into their own in the cooler months