Frances Tophill reveals the controversial paint colour she uses on sheds and fences – 'it creates a really beautiful backdrop for the plants'

Black shed with white flowerbeds and table.

Love Your Garden's Frances Tophill just shared a controversial gardening opinion, and it isn’t about plants – it’s about shed and fence colours. More specifically, the colours she likes and dislikes the most.

There’s always going to be a mix of opinions when it comes to fence colours you should avoid, but the British horticulturist, author and television presenter thinks pastel colours are out – and a surprisingly bold colour is in: black.