Top trends from the Chelsea Flower Show 2009

Running wild

Plants appear in profusion, with elements designed to attract wildlife to the garden. Careful control is less apparent, with plants spilling over everywhere. The Wild and Wonderful garden features herbs for the kitchen, storage of roof run-off weater and facilities for bats, hedgehogs and birds, as well as insects. The hedging and trees are chosen with wildlife in mind, to provide food and shelter.

Plants to pick: Apple tree (Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel'), honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica 'Hlliana'), buddleia 'New Dawn'