An easy to make trellis If you’ve got a plain wall or fence in your garden, trellis is one of the easiest ways to transform it into something far more attractive. Instead of staring at a dull surface, you can quickly create a feature that adds structure, interest, and a perfect base for displaying your pots. One of the biggest advantages of using trellis is how simple it is to install. It can be fixed directly onto a wall or fence using basic screws, or attached with brackets if you want to...

As the weather warms up, many gardens start to come back to life. Spring and early summer are ideal times to refresh planting and make better use of the space available — especially in smaller gardens. Vertical gardening is one of the simplest ways to add more plants without taking up valuable ground space. By using walls, fences and other upright structures, you can create colourful displays that are easy to maintain and adapt throughout the season. Here are a few straightforward ideas to...

Trellis Hooks used to hang pots of red geraniums on a trellis Hanging pots are a simple and effective way to bring colour and interest to walls, fences and other vertical spaces in the garden. They allow you to grow a wide variety of plants while making the most of limited space. Some plants are particularly well suited to hanging pots because they trail naturally, stay compact, or tolerate the slightly drier conditions that can occur in raised containers. Here are some reliable choices that...