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.
One of the most exciting developments in gardening over the past 20 years has been the proliferation of perennials that combine Liberace's showiness with Mo Farah's stamina to flower from spring until autumn.
NHS worker describes moment house shuddered as BMW ploughed into his Mapperley home It could have been an awful lot worse and it does shake you up.
15:12, 12 MAY 2021
Martin Pope, 41, is counting the cost as well as his lucky stars after a car ploughed into his driveway, writing off his own vehicle and causing severe damage.
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Annie Awards: South African director wins top global animation prize
International Recognition: The Snail and the Whale walked away with the Annie Award for Best Special Production.
About The Snail and the Whale
The Annie Awards have been presented by the Los Angeles branch of the International Animated Film Association, ASIFA-Hollywood, each year since 1972 to recognise excellence in animation. This year’s awards were held as a virtual ceremony on Friday, 16 April.
Animated in Cape Town by Triggerfish and produced by Magic Light Pictures,
The Snail and the Whale follows the amazing journey of a tiny snail who longs to see the world and hitches a ride on the tail of a huge humpback whale. The 27-minute short film is a joyous, empowering story about the natural wonders of the world and discovering that, no matter how small you are, you really can make a difference.