An ideal plant is one that is both , performing reliably with very little input from the gardener – and . Rather than striving for big, bold masses of colourful blooms that are vigorously pruned back as soon as they have finished flowering, their innovative approach to gardening involves choosing plants chiefly for their form – leaves, flower heads and stems included – which means they retain their . Find within: With these plants and expert advice, create a garden that will thrive with the life of the insects and birds it welcomes.