Discover ten plants bringing flowers, foliage, berries and autumn colour to gardens in October 2026. October is upon us and, although the year is fast drawing to a close, the garden can remain far from dull. In October 2026, these ten plants can bring autumn colour and cheer to your patch.  1. Heuchera [...]

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Discover ten standout plants bringing flowers, foliage and vibrant colour to gardens in September 2026. September is the month when a surprising number of plants start to produce brightly coloured flowers. They take advantage of the late-season sun and mild conditions. Colour can also be found in the leaves of certain trees and shrubs [...]

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November can be one of the most atmospheric months in the garden. It has a quiet magic, with low amber light contrasting with surprise colour. It’s a time when plants with real winter presence become noticeable, whether coloured bark, scented flowers, or late bulbs. So don’t be tempted to pack your gloves away after [...]

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August is traditionally the month for taking a family holiday. If you’ve returned from overseas and miss the beautiful, colourful plants you saw, here are ten of the best late-season stunners looking good now. They’ll help you recapture that sunny, holiday vibe in your own garden.  1. Alstroemeria majestic 'Marce' (Peruvian lily) [...]

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Updated 09/04/25 Every garden should have a tree. Read on to find out my top trees for small gardens. They can bring you privacy and shade, as well as lovely variance in height and structure. Many also bring stunning autumn colour or pretty spring blossom, and some will even reward you with a crop of edible [...]

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A traditional Japanese-style garden conjures images of a precision-raked gravel area with an artfully pruned evergreen tree in the centre. Hearing the relaxing swish made by the wind moving across bamboo plants gently swaying in the breeze. Paired with gently running water, textural stones and statues, plus predominantly green plants, to help create a [...]

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January is usually a quiet month where the weather is often cold, wet, and windy.  Despite the grey skies and challenging weather, the good news is that there are plenty of winter flowering plants in full flower now. Many of them are sweetly scented as well as having coloured flowers. Here are ten [...]

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November is a month when gardening eases off and many herbaceous perennial and annual plants have died down for the year.  Despite this there are still plenty of trees, shrubs and other perennials providing colour and interest and here are ten of the best: 1. Alstroemeria 'Indian Summer' (Peruvian Lily) Alstroemerias [...]

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Autumn is in full swing as are the orange and reds of the season. Many plants begin to fade, but that doesn’t mean your garden is finished until spring. There are a whole host of plants that keep giving you autumn colour through the season and into winter. Trees Deciduous trees [...]

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The leaves are turning, there’s a chill in the air and there are signs emerging that Autumn is well and truly unfurling. So, let your garden erupt with rich reds and luscious greens with these colourful cultivars. Read on to unearth my top three plants for outstanding October colour. [...]

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