British Garden Centres promotes large plants for small spaces

British Garden Centres is advocating for a shift in small-space gardening, encouraging urban gardeners to move away from miniature pots and dwarf shrubs in favor of bold, oversized planting.

According to the guide, using large feature plants can act as a visual anchor, creating an illusion of depth and directing the gaze upward rather than toward boundary fences. Recommended plants for creating impact in limited spaces include Amelanchier lamarckii, a multi-stemmed ornamental tree suitable for large containers, and Fatsia japonica, which provides a tropical aesthetic for darker or north-facing areas.