Blooming lovely in august

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

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

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

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!

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS

Smarten up your front garden with hanging baskets that will burst with blooms from spring until the end of summer