The appearance of the first spring blossom is a much-anticipated seasonal landmark, capturing all the excitement and promise of this wonderful time of year. There is an overwhelming selection of sprin

John Massey’s Ashwood Nurseries has been breeding superb hellebores for the past 35 years, and they are acknowledged to be the best in the world. It all began because John was looking for winter work

Borde Hill’s new head gardener Mark Bobin has a passion for rare trees and shrubs. The son of a head gardener, he grew up at Sheffield Park and Bateman’s, both in Sussex. He joins Borde Hill fresh fro

So alluring is the scent as it hangs in the cold air that no garden should be without a winter-flowering daphne. Charles Quest-Ritson picks the best

Discover the most beautiful and beneficial trees, shrubs and ground-layer plants to cultivate your own woodland oasis – however large or small your garden

Planting schemes should never stand still, so let’s reassess, reshape and reinvigorate