Nicola Stocken extols the virtues of a group of plants that play a vital role in the garden throughout the year

The inspirational GARDENER

It’s time to take a look at the wealth of stylish smaller conifers that give all-year colour and structure, says Sue Fisher

Sticky, heavy ground doesn’t have to limit what you grow – here are 10 reliable plants to thrive where others struggle, adding colour and structure to your garden year-round

Kay Maynard explains how her first-ever garden has become a wildlife-friendly haven with year-round interest

The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden… plus her diary for the week!