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to reach to 6ft bear in mind you are trying to keep conifers that can achive considerably larger heights into a confined height- so it may be wiser to invest a little more time and take the opportunity to plant a mix of deciduous and evergreen shrubs

and water regularly until the climber has established, as the soil around mature laurels is usually dry and poor in nutrients. Ivies and creepers do not cause damage to walls. They take advantage of damage caused by weather etc and grow into it, often making

in an evergreen shrub and then grow a small climber up through it. Can't think of a combination off hand but I'll have a think... I grow several clematis in pots, mostly smaller flowered species and cultivars, all flower July to September-ish.  No problem provided

although it initially feels as if you are losing some garden, true, it does make life easier in the long run. Trying to trim a hedge whilst not damaging emerging/growing bulbs/plants isnt easy! A mixed hedge eg different plants, evergreen & deciduous could

fragrant flowers. They do like a little shelter, but this helps the fragrance to linger. May I also add V.carlessii to the above list. Deciduous to about 4ft, huge pompons of lily-scented white, flushed pink flowers, now. Both are well worth a go

are cheap in autumn. Deciduous plants such as Japanese Maples and Spirea are often sold for a fraction of their price in winter. Bare root plants will also be a fraction of their summer potted friends. Look for larger plants when buying with a view to divide

be split? I'd like advice on which climbers would be successful in my front chalky gardens that have the sun in the mornings & are also exposed to wind. Wabbit I have a south facing back garden in Beds & am not having much success with my rhubarb of about 2

, ferns, jungly plants, carnivorous plants, even humble daisies. I hate all deciduous trees.We are having extreme problems trying to keep leaves out of our garden. After the heavy winds we seem to be filling bag after bag of leaves. Can anyone suggest a

Follow Joe Swift's step-by-step video guide to creating a lightweight garden pergola using yachting cable, with tips on choosing the best climbers.all year roundMore on plant supportsTips on using plant supportsConstructing a metal obeliskBuilding a