HEIGHT is a crucial aspect of any good garden design, and as gardeners we generally turn to trees and shrubs to add this element to our outdoor space. However, there are plants – certain perennials, annuals and biennials – that put on incredible amounts of growth in a single growing season, and these should also play a role.
The biggest advantage of these plants is the ability to soar skywards in a short space of time. Rather than waiting years for slow-growing trees and shrubs to provide height and stature in a garden, these border giants will do the job in months. They’ll add privacy and screen unsightly buildings, and will help you create tiered planting so
