From ramblers to floribundas, climbers to ground cover, plus top varieties to choose from, here’s your definitive winter guide

Matt is Head of Horticulture and Landscape Strategy at The Royal Parks. A keen fruit, vegetable and house-plant grower, Anne was formerly the glasshouse supervisor at RHS Garden Wisley. Caroline Salis

Get trimming now for healthier bushes and stunning summer blooms

Sometimes even trusty garden favourites need replacing, so embrace change!

Cut out any dead or damaged wood on abelias now to encourage good health and vigorous new growth. Start by trimming any flowered shoots to tidy and reshape the shrub. If you have an old, overgrown shr

Encourage fresh growth and bigger, better blooms