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with the original layout and ending here with its new stripy look. All we need now are some plants.But which plants? I managed to salvage some box, a shedload of Crocosmia 'Lucifer', buckets of rapidly sprouting Nectaroscordum siculum and a few anemones, so

on growing summer displaysSowing sunflower seeds, demonstrated by Monty DonSarah Raven gives advice on taking dahlia cuttingsPlants for late-summer colourCreating a daisy window box

their prejudices: I, too, dismissed all hanging baskets and garishly coloured window boxes as tasteless and vulgar.But a couple of years ago, brothers and sisters, I saw the light. No matter how much I disliked the colour combinations I could not deny the fact

, but the cold always gets to them eventually. No, these plants need to come indoors, so I’ll make space for them on the windowsill in our spare bedroom. The aeoniums, sedums and echeverias will enjoy the full light of this south-facing window, with just

.'Quail'At 20cm high this May-flowering jonquil type is so small it needs to be planted where you can see it - in window boxes and pots. It's extremely fragrant so position it where you will be able to smell it.'Sweetness'More on growing daffodilsHow to force

flower heads of this compact grass, and its signature 'quaking' habit make it well worth growing. Place in full sun or light shade.Briza media 'Limouzi' (Quaking grass)This semi-evergreen, dwarf sedge is perfect for growing in window boxes. A sunny