Garden Plants by Category: Find the Perfect Plants for Every Garden and Season

At The plant Farmer, we understand that every garden is unique and that the right plants can transform your outdoor space into a green oasis. That’s why we’ve carefully divided our range into garden plant categories, so you can easily find the ideal plants to suit your garden design, climate, and care needs. From flowering garden plants that add colour to low-maintenance ground covers and fragrant herbs – our garden plants by category make it easy to create your dream garden.

Why choose garden plants by category?

Choosing garden plants by category helps you narrow down your search and quickly find plants that are perfect for your specific garden project. Whether you’re looking for colorful border plants for a flower bed, climbing plants to cover a wall, or shrubs to add structure to your garden, our categories have been carefully curated to meet different needs and garden designs. By choosing plants by category, you can find the right plants for every spot in your garden, from sunny corners to shady areas.

Popular garden plant categories at The plant Farmer

Our range of garden plants by category offers a wide variety of plants, suitable for different uses, climates, and garden designs. Here are some of our most popular categories:

1. Border plants

Border plants are ideal for adding colour and texture to flower beds and borders in the garden. These plants flower profusely and provide a vibrant and colourful effect. Popular border plants include lavender, hydrangeas and phlox. With their long flowering period and attractive colours, they are perfect for any garden. Border plants are often easy to maintain and attract bees and butterflies, which contributes to the biodiversity in your garden.

2. Climbing plants

Climbing plants are a great choice for covering walls, fences, and pergolas. They not only provide privacy, but they also add vertical interest to your garden. Popular climbing plants include ivy, clematis, and wisteria. These plants often require little space and are ideal for smaller gardens. Climbing plants can grow quickly and are perfect for bringing bare walls and fences to life with flowers and greenery.

3. Ground covers

Ground covers are low-maintenance plants that grow quickly and cover the ground. They are perfect for filling in bare spots, suppressing weeds, and retaining moisture in the soil. Popular ground covers include periwinkle, creeping thyme, and black green. Ground covers are ideal for slopes, borders, and shady areas and give the garden a neat and green appearance.

4. Shrubs and bushes

Shrubs and shrubs provide structure and height in the garden. They are ideal for creating natural separations and can add colour and texture all year round. Well-known shrubs include the butterfly bush, the boxwood and the rhododendron. Shrubs are often winter-hardy and form a stable base for any garden design. In addition, they are relatively low-maintenance and offer shelter to birds and other animals.

5. Ornamental grasses

Ornamental grasses add a playful and natural look to the garden. With their graceful plumes and movement in the wind, they are perfect for modern and natural gardens. Popular ornamental grasses are pampas grass, sedge and feather grass. Ornamental grasses are often drought-resistant and require little maintenance. They combine well with other garden plants and can be planted both as a solitary plant and in groups.

6. Herbs and edible plants

Herbs and edible plants are a practical and fragrant addition to any garden. Herbs like rosemary, thyme, and basil will keep you fresh and on hand. Edible plants like strawberries, berries, and rhubarb add not only greenery but also delicious flavors to your garden. Herbs and edible plants work well in raised beds, containers, or a dedicated herb garden and are a great choice for gardeners who also enjoy cooking.

7. Hardy plants

Hardy plants are specially selected to survive in cold climates and remain green all year round. These plants are ideal for gardens that need to remain attractive all year round. Popular hardy plants include holly, heather and helleborine. Hardy plants are strong and provide structure during the winter months when many other plants lose their leaves.

Care tips for different garden plant categories

Each garden plant category has its own specific care requirements to keep the plants healthy and thriving. Here are some general care tips for our most popular garden plant categories:

• Watering : Most garden plants need regular watering, especially in the summer months. Ground covers help retain moisture in the soil, meaning you don’t have to water as often.

• Soil and fertilization : Provide well-draining soil and occasionally fertilize your plants to encourage growth and flowering. For flowering border plants, adding organic fertilizer can improve flowering.

• Pruning and maintenance : Climbing plants and shrubs benefit from regular pruning to maintain their shape and health. Pruning promotes new growth and keeps the plants nice and full.

• Shade and sunlight : Some plants, such as ornamental grasses and herbs, thrive in full sun, while ground covers and certain shrubs do better in shade. Pay attention to the light requirements of each category to help your plants grow optimally.

Why choose garden plants by category at The plant Farmer?

At The plant Farmer we offer a wide range of garden plants by category, carefully selected to meet different garden needs and styles. Whether you want to create a lush flower garden, seek privacy with climbing plants, or opt for low-maintenance ground covers – we have the perfect plants for your garden. By dividing our plants by category, we make it easy to make the right choices for a beautiful, healthy garden.

Frequently asked questions about garden plants by category

1. Which plants are suitable for a shady garden?

Ground covers such as periwinkle and shade-loving shrubs such as rhododendrons are ideal for shady areas of the garden.

2. Which garden plants are the easiest to maintain?

Ground covers and hardy ornamental grasses are easy to maintain and require little attention. They are ideal for people who want a green garden without much maintenance.

3. How can I keep my garden colorful all year round?

By choosing a mix of seasonal flowering border plants, hardy shrubs and ornamental grasses you can keep colour and texture in the garden all year round.

Discover our garden plants by category and create your dream garden

Our garden plants by category offer an easy way to find the right plants for every garden. Whether you choose colorful border plants, lush climbers, or fragrant herbs – at The plant Farmer you will always find the perfect plants to transform your garden into a green oasis. Browse our extensive range of garden plants and discover how you can enrich your outdoor space with beautiful, healthy plants that suit your style and needs.