Instant green wall

Transform the walls around you with a simple, purpose-built green wall kit. When filled with lush ferns, colourful heucheras and bright sedges, it’s just the thing to lift a shady spot. Always look for planters that provide large, deep pockets – the more growing room plants have, the less often you need to feed and water them. Some kits also include an irrigation device to further reduce the time spent watering. Opt for a soil-based potting compost for long-term living walls, and a multipurpose one for seasonal displays, and use a lightweight drainage material. This planter is on a shady wall. If sun does shine on your plot, add fuchsias and hardy geraniums for a splash of extra colour.