“Groundcovers may include African daisy, trailing gazania or even large-leafed Algerian ivy.”

“Wild garlic, woodruff, ivy, wild strawberry and violets provide the splendorous colour that gives the wood one of its many appealing qualities.”

“Ivy leaves are at the top of the stem, and ivy vines twine around the bottom and connect to ivy leaves at the join.”

“Climbers are great for hiding drainpipes, but go for neater, smaller ivies or the scented Trachelospermum jaminoides or Jasminum polyanthum.”

“Asters look fabulous combined with gold variegated trailing ivies and heathers with lime-green or flame coloured foliage.”

“Skimmias also like to grow in slightly acid soil, making them superb companions for the heathers and ivies of your choice.”