Forever friends

Shrubs are more than your garden’s supporting players. Given the right role, and even the occasional seasonal spotlight, they can become a star turn

It’s one thing to achieve exactly the look you want near to the house, but where closely attended planting may peter out, the none-too-small matter of what lies at the end of the property or, indeed,

HOW TO GET GREENER...

Inspired ways to make the most of your front garden

Design solutions

Mimic their natural behaviour and get them going now to flower in spring