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This rich mix of colourful, spiky and textured foliage and luxurious, velvety flowers provides a wonderful display all spring long. Position the box within arm's reach and you won't be able to resist running your hand through the grass! September

fruits of the Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesiana add a splash of colour that will last for months. September - NovemberNovember - February20 minutes1 dogwood, Cornus 'Winter Beauty'1 fern1 skimmia, Skimmia japonica subsp. reevesianaLarge, tall pot

'Large potCrocksLoam-based compostCover the bottom of the pot with crocks, then fill it two-thirds with compost.Plant the green fern at the back of the pot and tuck the hosta and the Japanese painted fern on either side. The optional violet in the front adds

that will provide year-round interest.October - December or February - AprilAll year round30 minutesSilver birch, Betula utilisSoft shield fern, Polystichum setiferum x3Heuchera, e.g. Heuchera 'Greenfinch' x3Large, wide pot or wooden barrelJohn Innes No. 3 loam

herbsPotting up a container with scented herbs.Planting herbs in a hanging basket.Planting up a hanging basket with vegetables and herbs.Taking lavender cuttings.Growing myrtle and campanula in a window box.

-potassium liquid fertiliserMore on growing climbersHow to grow annual climbers from seedCreate a sweet pea pot displayHow to make a cup and saucer vine pot displayGrow Spanish flag in a potConservatory climber plant collectionEvergreen climber plant collection

The bright, cheery colours of Spanish flag (Ipomoea lobata, formerly known as Mina lobata) and Canary creeper, Tropaeolum peregrinum, combine to make a stunning summer pot display.Canary creeper is an easy-to-grow relative of nasturtium. You might

coverage of the support and they're extremely fragrant.The cottage garden-style display is enhanced with trailing Sutera cordata 'Snowflake' and the variegated leaves of Felicia amelloides 'Variegata'.sow sweet peas in February, pot on in April, plant out

, despite their delicate appearance.Perfect for placing on a patio, or by the back door, this easy-to-create container display is just the thing to lift your spirits. You could use the plants we've recommended, or make your own selection.Marchspring30

of patrolling and pick them off by handMore on growing climbersHow to grow annual climbers from seedCreate a sweet pea pot displayGrow morning glory in a containerGrow Spanish flag in a potConservatory climber plant collectionEvergreen climber plant collection