While pretty flower pots, hanging baskets and shrubs all create a picturesque scene, trees have the potential to add depth and height to your outdoor space.
Planting a tree may seem daunting at first, but the right choice will create a striking focal point in your garden or transform a cluttered area into an open, peaceful haven.
Whether you re looking to add a pop of colour or keep it looking fresh all year round, here are the 20 best trees to plant in your garden. Â
20 best trees to plant
Acer palmatum Osakazuki
The star among Japanese maples, for its truly brilliant orange-red autumn colour.
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A stunning array of jewellery owned by Princess Margaret s mother-in-law Countess of Rosse is set to go up for auction at Bonhams.
Two pieces, which were formerly part of socialite Anne Parons collection, a late 19th century emerald, pearl and diamond bangle, and a mid-19th century onyx cameo, enamel, pearl and diamond bracelet, will go up for sale on 28 April in London - almost three decades after her death in 1992.
The bracelet, which also once belonged to Adrian Hope of the famous Anglo-Dutch banking dynasty, has an estimate of £15,000-20,000 – whilst the bangle has an estimate of £20,000-30,000.
Emily Barber, Head of Bonhams Jewellery Department, UK, commented; The Countess of Rosse was a woman of exquisite taste, and the two pieces offered in the sale clearly express this.