Summer is finally upon us and it's not too late to start on that garden! Planting and maintenance are hard work, and not everyone has the time to meticulously plan for their summer flowering garden. Or even the knowledge of when to start it!

In the world of gardening there are two primary seasons to start planting - spring and autumn. For spring, we plant bulbs like gladioli that will eventually blossom in summer. For autumn, we plant bulbs such as daffodils that will bloom in spring. However, there is still a prime time for planting during summer that will allow your gardens to thrive well into late autumn so you don't miss out on having a spectacular display.

Garden Ready Plug Plants

Garden Ready Plug Plants are exactly what they sound like, easy to grow UK grown plugs that are ready for your garden! These plugs establish quickly when planted straight into their final location in garden borders, hanging baskets or patio pots and will have your garden looking like a top notch display in no time.

Sedums

With their succulent-like foliage, these plants thrive in this hot and dry weather. They also make great pollinators for bees! Sedums are easy to grow and their fast-growing ability is an excellent ground cover choice. Their benefits even surpass peak season as in winter if the flowers are left alone, they’ll continue to look attractive.

Hydrangea arborescens

Hydrangea arborscens are a real treat! With huge domes of pretty flowers that are dotted across the light-green leaves, these plants can truly steal the show of any garden border. They can even be grown in a large container. These versatile flowers can be cut and dried for an impressive long-lasting indoor display.

Petunia and Surfinia

Petunias and Surfinias are two of the most popular varieties of bedding and hanging basket plants available and it's no secret as to why! They come in a wide range of shapes, sizes and colours making them versatile enough to fit in with any garden and add a dash of summertime flare.