I used this savvy trick to create my dream rose garden for £20 – now is the time to act to add these romantic blooms to your outdoor space on a budget

Rose bush with pink rose blooms in front of a red brick wall, with house behind.

After last summer’s drought killed off the last of my grass in my front garden, I decided it was time to address the verge that runs alongside my driveway.

Front garden design feels quite daunting as everyone can see it. I’d debated entering into the world of grass reseeding and patch repairs, but when I saw bare root roses for sale in Sainsbury's for 2 for £5 – making them just £2.50 a plant with a Nectar card – I suddenly had visions of a beautiful rose garden in front of our house.