Her tips for squeezing in more plants!

1 I raise my tree canopies to underplant with spring bulbs and shade-tolerant perennials. It also helps channel rain to the roots. My

Magnolia stellata now looks like a giant snowball, with a magnificent display of heucheras underneath. 2 Turn old wire hanging baskets upside down over the crowns of hardy geraniums. The frame soon becomes covered by them and supports the plants, preventing them from splaying and keeping their growth more compact. 3 If you want to grow clematis but don’t have a fence, put an obelisk in your border – or link two or three structures with ropes. The upward growth provides a focal point, offering interest at a higher level.