MrsGreenFingers Plant Finder: 

Alpines  Alpines are fascinating to collect and many are very easy to grow, so ideal for the beginner gardener with a small plot to cultivate.  Alpines

Aquatics  Get the right combination of easy-care plants for your pond and it will look good all year round with the minimum of fuss. Aquatics

Bamboo  Evergreen bamboos offer attractive, lush foliage that can be used to add a tropical effect to any garden.  Bamboo

Container Gardening  Plants in pots can be extremely useful and versatile, whether you have a large garden, a tiny patio or a front porch.  Container

Climbers  Ideal for covering unsightly walls and fences, and are also useful for adding height to borders, growing through established trees and shrubs.  Climbers

Conifers  Ideal for providing structure and continuity in the garden.  Conifers

Exotics  Jungle plants appeal to the adventurer in all of us. Their huge leaves and lush foliage bring back childhood fantasies of epic explorations to lost civilisations.  Exotics

Ferns  Hardy ferns make excellent garden plants and come in a wide variety of shapes sizes and colours, you also have the choice of evergreen or deciduous types.  Ferns

Grasses  Ornamental grasses are fantastic for softening hard landscaping and using as a contrast to plants with bold outlines.  Grasses

Heathers  Heathers are one of best and most reliable plants for winter colour, with many varieties flowering through the spring too.  Heathers

Herbs  Sun-loving Mediterranean herbs, such as rosemary and thyme, are drought-tolerant and ideal for growing in containers. Moisture-loving herbs, such as mint, are easier to grow in the border.  Herbs

Houseplants  Many popular house and conservatory plants are tolerant of conditions in the modern home, if given a well-lit position, and kept fed and watered.  Houseplants

Perennials  Most flower in summer, but there are many other including some evergreen types which add interest at other times.  Perennials

Unusual Plants  Everybody is looking for something a bit different to give their garden an added dimension. Use them sparingly in your garden for maximum impact.  Unusual

Wildflowers  Ideal for growing in difficult areas where many ornamental plants struggle to survive, brightening up dull areas and attracting a variety of wildlife.  Wildflowers