Invaluable for adding structure and form, many shrubs will also produce flowers, berries, good autumn foliage colour, or simply provide a haven for wildlife.
Perfect for covering unsightly walls and fences as well as creating a sense of privacy, climbers take up little space, so are suitable for even the smallest garden.
Adaptable and easy to grow, hardy geraniums provide weed-smothering foliage and will often flower over a prolonged period.
A striking and diverse group of plants, spurges have a distinctive flower structure and will add bold splashes of colour to borders or gravel gardens.
By choosing plants that are attractive to bees, you will help support their colonies while increasing the amount of fruit and flowers you can enjoy in the garden.
Brightly coloured foliage can often be just as eye-catching as flowers, and as it comes in a kaleidoscope of colours it also makes a wonderful backdrop.