Verve experts Share Simple Flower and garden Choices for a Luxury-Look 

As summer approaches, Verve experts are encouraging homeowners to embrace simple garden updates that make it easy to elevate outdoor spaces. Verve demonstrates how creating a luxury-look garden doesn’t have to be complicated. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their gardens for the new season, Verve highlights easy ways to transform outdoor spaces. From elegant pots and vibrant seasonal blooms to practical mulching tips that help gardens thrive in the months ahead. All products featured are available online and in-store at B&Q. 

Adding Plants: Effortless Choices for a Luxury‑Look Garden 

For an effortless way to achieve a luxury-look garden, Verve Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is a versatile, year-round planting option that thrives in sunny spots and produces beautifully fragrant flowers loved by pollinators. Ideal for adding both structure and softness, this elegant climber is perfect for covering walls and fences. Tessa Ammonds, Verve’s Product Lead and Horticulture Expert at “Star jasmine is ideal for the sunniest areas of your garden. It’s perfect for covering walls and fences, adding both structure and a beautiful scent to your outdoor space.” For best results, support growth with wires or a trellis to create a lush, decorative feature that enhances any outdoor space. Available In-store at B&Q. 

For a simple way to bring soft colours into your garden, hardy plants such as philadelphus are a great choice. Producing white flowers, they introduce a calm feel to the space while being low maintenance and easy to grow. Philadelphus is ideal for those just starting out in gardening, as it requires little time and effort to maintain. It’s also a versatile option if you’re unsure on placement, as it can thrive in almost any area of the garden, making it an easy and reliable way to create a more luxurious look. Available In-store at B&Q. 

Luxury Gardens Don’t Need to Be Busy 

Creating a luxury‑look garden doesn’t mean filling every space. Avoid overcrowding and keep planting schemes simple to achieve a more refined and elegant feel. Limiting your garden to just a few plant varieties and repeating them throughout the space helps create a sense of cohesion and calm. Choosing a small palette of favourite colours and sticking to similar plant shapes maintains balance and prevents visual clutter. By keeping your garden design considered and uncomplicated, ongoing maintenance is easier to manage, allowing summer blooms to flourish without competing for attention. 

Elevating Your Garden with Stylish Pots 

When it comes to creating a luxury‑look garden, consistency is key. Sticking to one pot colour or style creates a more considered and elegant feel, allowing plants and flowers to take centre stage. By removing visual distractions, the natural beauty of your planting becomes the true focal point of the garden. 

Terracotta pots are a timeless choice, offering both style and practicality thanks to their natural appearance and excellent drainage properties. When planting, place a small stone over the drainage hole to prevent compost from washing through. Add the required amount of soil or compost, then plant as desired. 

Keeping Your Luxury Garden Maintained 

A luxury garden isn’t just about what you plant, it’s about how you care for it. Regular maintenance is key to keeping your garden looking healthy and refined throughout the season. Pruning plants regularly helps maintain their shape, encourages fresh growth, and ensures everything looks its best. 

Keeping on top of weeds is equally important, as this prevents them from spoiling the overall appearance of the garden and competing with plants for nutrients. Deadheading spent flowers and removing dying plants also helps reduce the spread of disease and encourages longer‑lasting blooms. Using Verve mulch helps retain moisture in the soil, reducing the need for frequent watering, while also suppressing weeds.  

Using Verve peat‑free compost adds further benefits, feeding plants for up to six weeks and making it an ideal choice for beginners looking for simple, effective garden care. But don’t forget your Verve Multi-purpose Universal Plant feed for after this period.  

About B&Q  

B&Q, part of Kingfisher plc, is the UK’s leading home improvement and garden retailer, with over 300 stores and a wide online presence offering more than 40,000 products. Committed to helping customers create better homes and gardens, B&Q combines in-store expertise with digital innovation and sustainable solutions.