• Perennials for colour and structure: Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Hosta, Sedum/Stonecrop, Campanula.
• Pollinator attractors: Lavender, Alliums, Salvias, Nepeta (catmint), Achillea (yarrow).
• Shrubs for year-round interest: Hebe, Dwarf conifers, Cotoneaster, Hydrangea.
• Seasonal bulbs: Daffodils, Crocus, Tulips, Snowdrops.
• Wildflower corners (native): Oxeye daisy, Cornflower, Red clover.

Compost & soil: Improve existing soil with peat-free compost or well-rotted organic matter; top up with local topsoil if needed. Mulch (bark or compost) to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Seasonal timeline:

• Spring (Mar–Apr): Sow wildflowers; enjoy early bulbs.
• Summer (Jun–Aug): Perennials/shrubs provide height and colour; deadhead to prolong flowering.
• Autumn (Sep–Oct): Plant bulbs for next spring; divide overgrown perennials.
• Winter (Nov–Feb): Evergreen structure; refresh mulch to protect roots.