If your garden has a dark spot and you don't know what to plant there, why not try these expert suggestions of easy-to-plant ...

The flowers really stand out against the glossy, forest-green leaves. 3. Fatsia (Fatsia japonica) Many of us long for a tropical touch in winter, and if you live in a mild winter zone, fatsia may ...

So I bought a few dependable evergreens – a large Fatsia japonica (false castor oil plant), a flamboyant Cordyline australis (cabbage palm), a smaller Grevillea, some ferns and lavender.