Blooms on a budget

A beautiful and productive garden needn’t cost the earth – simply choose the right plants

Try our pick of the most beautiful plants you can buy now

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!

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

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

Bring a blaze of colour to your garden in August with a palette of bright and contrasting blooms, carefully positioned pots and a few late-season buys