Plus, even if the garden isn't lush with planting beyond the doors or windows, it will look it from indoors. Mulching helps lock in moisture around the plants' roots and protects them from pests, so if there's a heatwave, your garden is much less likely to wilt and should need less watering, too. Adding more flavour than dried alternatives, fresh herbs can give an added boost to many home cooked meals.

Position a garden bench or furniture set in a secluded corner to allow a space for quiet contemplation, surrounded by a thriving oasis of plants. Secure in place with cable ties for a fuss-free setup that’ll give your garden a simple yet effective refresh throughout the summer. As the water displays are completely self-contained they can be used in virtually any outdoor or indoor location, such as a garden patio or conservatory. The guys that came round were very professional, they took the time to discuss what plants would look good and last in the flower beds. Another top tip for larger garden owners to consider when looking for easy garden ideas is to select low maintenance, ground covering plants,' continues Chris.

We've made the most of our cumulative100 years of experience and the emerging trends we've seen at different flowers shows this year to create a round up of the easiest garden ideas to spruce up your garden without stress and strain.

An old set of shelves are perfect for creating a budget friendly potting table or your own vertical planter. Add corners of living foliage that won’t require constant upkeep, like a single bed of wildflowers penned in with sleepers or stones to stop them from spreading out of control. Local seed swaps are a great way to try growing new varieties of plants, fruits and vegetables – usually if you visit your local allotment, you’ll find a ‘seed library’ where people leave any unused seeds for others to use.To encourage perennial flowers and grasses to make good root development, it is important to mow the meadow in the first year after sowing,' advises the RHS.