Red-stemmed thalia grows in boggy soils or shallow water. Plant cannas on the edge of a pond – they love having wet feet.

On the downside, their porous quality means the compost will dry out quickly and need regular watering ... compost or if you're growing shrubs or long-term plants, use a soil-based John Innes ...

A stream runs through the garden and is planted with water-loving plants which are ... Silver Birches and underplanted with shrubs and native forest floor plants. A herb area is dressed with ...

Due to minimal root insulation, even a potted plant unscathed by winter cold may break dormancy too early, since the roots in ...