8 Awesome Vertical Gardening Ideas For Your Garden

Evergreen shrubs provide structure across the seasons and set the scene perfectly for showy perennials to shine. Charles Carr, head of wholesale nurseries at Hillier, provides a guide to incorporating evergreen shrubs in your garden. As well as providing a striking green background all year round, some evergreen shrubs offer a grand show of their own in the spring and summer months. Find inspiration on which evergreen shrubs to feature in your garden below. Best evergreen shru

New to gardening? Browse our list of hints and tips on getting started, sowing, planting and creating wildlife habitats. Gardening is fun and rewarding. What could be nicer than eating food you have grown yourself or eating an evening meal on the patio surrounded by the fragrance of scented plants you have grown? It can be hard to know when and how to start a garden, but we’re here to guide you through the process. Browse our 10 beginner gardening tips, below. 1 Get to know your

The gardens of new-build houses are usually left as blank canvasses, often with just a lawn and no borders. Before you start making changes, familiarise yourself with the climate of your space, its orientation and soil type. Also, consider any existing features, such as patios and fencing, which can affect the feel of the ‘finished’ garden. More garden design content: How to start a new garden Four ways to break up a space Make the most of a small garden Browse our ideas, below, for y

Water features enhance any garden, providing ornamental interest, soothing sound and a habitat for wildlife. Adding a garden water feature needn’t cost a fortune. Something as simple as an attractive garden water bowl can make a real impact, reflecting light and neighbouring plants. Calming trickling sounds can be generated by a rill or fountain, while a pond will allow you to grow aquatic plants and provide a home for newts, frogs and dragonflies. We share nine inspiring ideas for crea