We all need a pick-me-up right now, and there is no better antidote to the anxiety of the pandemic than looking forward to spectacular borders, containers and hanging baskets for 2021 that promise to set our gardens ablaze with colour and fragrance throughout next sumer.

Pelargoniums are the undisputed stars of summertime. Fashions may come and go in the world of gardening, but whatever trends come to the fore in 2021, one thing’s for sure: these easy-to-grow plants will form the backbone of dazzling summer bedding displays, come rain or shine!

Vertical gardens made from old bike tyres, hanging baskets in cooking pots, planters made from empty tins or DIY planters from used car tyres - the upcycling trend is still on the up and doesn't stop at gardens, terraces and balconies. Homemade décor from discarded items is unique, cheap and sustainable and is ideal for showing off plants and flowers. The deco-experts at Pelargonium for Europe…

Flower arrangements instantly transform a simply set table into a celebration. During the flowering season, the choice of colourful blooms is huge, but only a few summer flowers bloom in such variety as the geranium. Thanks to its countless shades and flower shapes, this beautiful native of South Africa can be used to conjure up a wealth of different table arrangements. The experts at Pelargonium…

With their wide variety of flowers in a huge range of colours, shapes and sizes, geraniums are not only perfect as bedding and balcony plants, but also make great cut flowers in bouquets, wreaths or flower arrangements. And even geranium florets, without their stems, can be used for unique decorative details. The experts at Pelargonium for Europe show how to use cut geraniums stems and florets to…

Geraniums aren't necessarily the first thing that comes to mind when you want to give flowers. But this low-maintenance flowering beauty makes a great summer floral gift. Whether for Mother's Day, a birthday, Sunday brunch or garden party gift - its vibrant colours and varied flower shapes make the geranium the ultimate symbol of summer that is sure to put a smile on the face of the recipient. The…