If you're after some no fuss colour for your garden this summer, look no further than livingstone daisies. This brightly coloured plant is the perfect flower to grow over the warmer months - particularly if you're going away at all. No need to set sprinklers to timer for Livingstone daisies. It thrives in dry, sunny and windy conditions.

In fact, the only weather element you really need to worry about when growing Livingstone daisies is whether there's any chance of frost. Once you're past the chance of frost, these pretty daisies will flower almost all year. They are also fantastic for growing in borders and creating mass displays of colour due to the succulent, spreading nature of the plant.

You can order Livingstone daisies online. Or throw an Awapuni Nurseries newspaper wrapped bundle in your trolley next time you're at your local supermarket, Bunnings or The Warehouse.

Find a spot in your garden that gets full sun and plant each seedling about 30cm apart from the next. Once established the flowers will open to the sun and the plant will grow to around 15-20cm high.

Water them when you can but, as I said, they should be fine left to their own devices if you head away during summer. Speaking of holidays, if you have a permanent caravan, bach or crib why not plant some Livingstone daisies there too. This way you enjoy the brilliant colour of livingstone daisies at home and away.