AT this time of year, attention turns to the changing colours of autumn ,with conifers play a big part in the garden giving year round colour when other leaves have fallen.

This makes these hardy evergreens also the perfect choice for the Horticultural Trades Associaton’s (HTA)Plant of the Month for October, championed by Olympic rower Alex Gregory MBE

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Alex said: “Conifers have always been a part of my life. From the early days of climbing in their branches, to the family pilgrimage we took to the Californian giant redwoods.

“There's something fascinating about the variety of sizes, colours and shapes conifers provide, they really are a feast for the senses. Every garden should have at least one conifer."

With nearly a third of Britons having a conifer in their garden, these plants are visually stunning and can transform a garden into something quite magnificent.

They are a wonderful way of adding colour and shape to your outdoor space especially as many conifers change colour throughout the year. With several hundred varieties of conifers available in the UK in different colours, heights and shapes, there is one to suit every type of garden and they look just as good in a container on a patio or balcony as they do in a more spacious setting.