Italian strawflower (Helichrysum italicum), often called the curry plant, is a sun-loving Mediterranean perennial prized for its silvery foliage and spicy fragrance. Give it warmth and free-draining soil and it will thrive with minimal care.
Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia, also sold as Salvia yangii) brings airy texture and long-lasting lavender-blue colour from mid-summer into autumn. Once established, it thrives in sun and free-draining soil with very little maintenance.
Leave sedum flowerheads standing through winter for structure, wildlife value and frost-kissed beauty. Cut back in late winter as new shoots appear, and keep plants compact with good sun and drainage.
Perennials are ideal for low-maintenance gardens, and many will stay attractive even through dry spells once established. Choose sun-loving, free-draining plants and you can enjoy a colourful border with far less watering.
A green roof is more than a decorative feature: it’s a layered system that manages rainwater, improves thermal comfort, and supports urban biodiversity. Learn the main roof types, suitable plants, and what to plan before you build.
A summer getaway doesn’t have to mean coming home to crisped pots. With the right compost mix, placement and drought-tough plants, your containers can cope for up to two weeks without regular watering.
Got a spot that bakes in sun from morning to night? These tough, sun-loving plants cope well with heat and dry soil, and many will reward you with long flowering and reliable ground cover.
Rose campion is a striking, silver-leaved perennial that brings vivid pink colour in mid to late summer and often returns reliably through self-seeding. Learn how to choose the right site, avoid waterlogged soil, and manage self-sown seedlings to keep it under control.
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