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Monthly Archives: April 2026

  1. Shrubs

    The 19 Best Low Maintenance Shrubs

    Dan from the simple plants garden - April 29, 2026

    Low maintenance shrubs are the backbone of a flourishing UK garden. When thoughtfully combined with other plants, such as perennials, climbers and even small trees, low maintenance shrubs create a solid foundation as part of a garden that feels layered, natural, and full of colour and interest.

    Here’s a quick look at the shrubs we’ve chosen to include in our list, before we dive into more detail:

    1. Choisya Ternata - A fragrant evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and clusters of white spring flowers.

    2. Euonymus Fortunei - A tough, versatile evergreen that can be used as groundcover or a dwarf shrub.

    4. Photinia (Red Robin / Little Red Robin) - An evergreen shrub so called because of its bright red, new spring growth.

    5. Ceanothus - Evergreen shrub that produces vivid blue flowers in late spring.

    6. Sarcococca Confusa - Small shade-loving evergreen with strong-smelling winter flowers.

    7. Camellia - A popular evergreen shrub with glossy

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  2. Plant Types and How to Use Them

    Dan from the simple plants garden - April 27, 2026

    The Difference Between Plant Types

    Understanding the many different plant categories is your first step towards an eye-catching outdoor space. Whether you dream of an urban escape or are designing a classic English country garden, knowing which plant types do what, and how they work together, will help bring your ideas to life. This guide explains the key types of plants and their differences, so you can create a garden that provides structure, colour and visual interest all year round.
    The different plant categories to consider:


      We’re going to focus on six different garden plants: Annuals, Perennials, Biennials, Shrubs, Trees and Bulbs. Each has varying care needs and impact. Here is a quick look at the plant categories to consider when building your garden.
    • Annuals:These plants complete their life cycle in one year, from seed to flowering to seed production and dying
    • Perennials:Regrowing each season from their roots or base, perennials will live for several years
    • Biennials:Usually
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