Shapely supports for climbers

Easy ways to create a compact kitchen garden

Liz Zorab shares her pick of the sky-reaching stars that are easier to look after

1 Living walls are ideal for small gardens, courtyards and balconies, where horizontal planting space is minimal. They can capitalise on unused vertical space and add colour and interest to disguise u

In your flower garden

Throughout August I cut the box hedges that give shape to the vegetable garden. They’re just under waist height but that’s enough to protect most plants from the wind and they are a good dark backgrou

These proven performers can handle heat, shade, drought and more – but some do come with a warning!