Boundaries in bloom

THERE’S a simple way to bring more colour into your garden this summer – cover your boundaries with climbers. Even in a small garden, you can fit in a climber or two as they take up little ground space but make a huge impact on walls and fences. It’s the perfect solution if you’ve run out of space in beds and borders but want more flowers.

Choose the right climber for your space and you’ll have low-maintenance colour and fragrance. An evergreen climber, such as star jasmine, will cover your fence year-round, with the bonus of summer scent and fresh white flowers.

Climbers can also add privacy, preventing neighbours from seeing into your garden as well as softening