Window planter

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!

Isabelle Palmer is an expert when it comes to using containers to turn small balconies and patios into something fabulously floral. Here, she advises us on how to team plants and planters to create different looks

Create a bold look in your back garden with exotic evergreens that provide low-effort drama and bold interest all year round

Garden designer Isabelle Palmer shares her simple projects that will fill your outside space with colour

Whether you want a stylish display on a patio or fancy trying your hand at growing veggies, these planter ideas will perk up your outdoor space

If you can’t paint your garden walls or fence, you can still add interest by using outdoor textiles to inject some colour and pattern. Dig out tester pots or leftover paint to jazz up plain planters.