When outdoor space is at a premium, these are the plants you should get in your planters to bring sweet scents come ...

Considered some of the best evergreen shrubs, pittosporum are tender plants ... that will eventually form a continuous hedge. With a small amount of patience and occasional pruning, gardeners ...

but it’s not always the best option. Looser hedging, with a softer appearance, might better suit a wildlife-friendly scheme or an informal cottage garden. Or a low-growing lavender hedge could be just ...

By planting small trees, shrubs and climbers that provide a home for caterpillars ... These plants are more drought and heat tolerant than native UK species. If you can, its best to plant these ...

Not all hedges require hours of labour-intensive care. If you choose slow-growing plants that need little pruning ... Little pruning is required. Best grown with a bit of shade to get the richest ...

Exact run times vary depending on the cutting-bar length and the type of shrubs you’re trimming ... They start with small growth, about a quarter-inch in diameter, working all the way up ...