Plants are personal and a wellbeing garden shouldn’t be prescriptive. However, sometimes it’s good to get a little inspiration. Here are some resources to help you find planting ideas that suit your needs
Each and every person forms a unique bond with nature and, as a result, gardens in their own way. Select the category that most reflects the type of inspiration you need for your wellbeing garden: Sensory planting | Seasonal | Plants for places | Biodiversity |Award-winning plants | Plants for purpose | Grow your own | Child | Beginner | Design
Pre-made sustainable planting combinations, based on science
Turn your garden into a mindful sanctuary
Plants and tips for a sensory experience
Add a new dimension to your garden with scent
Maintain diversity through seasonal changes
Top five seedheads for wildlife
For a beautiful garden in cold weather
Start your year with cheerful spring flowers
Expert advice on what to grow in different garden conditions
Plants for managing rainwater runoff
Play with plants that interrupt views
For damp ground, but not permanently waterlogged
Encourage wildlife in your outdoor space, whatever its size
Trialled by our experts and recommended for their good performance
Capturing pollution, reducing noise and mitigating climate change
Provide birds with an ideal home
A ‘super plant’ to fight pollution
Environmental benefits of living boundaries
All you need to know about homegrown fruit, vegetables and herbs
Caring for soil by cutting out the need for...
Even the tiniest spaces can give you tasty crops
Raymond Blanc shares his favourite veg for cooking
Involving your children in gardening activities
See eight simple activities for kids
Safe plants for connecting with the natural world
The best and easiest to grow with children
Explore our step-by-step guides to the basics
No garden? No problem. Even tiny spaces have the potential to bring you gardening joy
Get tips to help you design your perfect outdoor space, with style ideas and planting suggestions to create the look you love and adapt it to your needs
Search by plant name, colour, season of interest or to get the most resilience options for your garden conditions
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