When it comes to flavour, herbs pack a mighty punch. With a well-planned herb plot on the smallholding, you can enjoy a pinch of this and a sprinkling of that right through the year, writes Clare Hunt

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

Get trimming now for healthier bushes and stunning summer blooms

Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

Don’t wait for summer to realise your garden’s not up to scratch. The best time to sort your green space is now

Picotee-pink-edged, large flowers that look at you from a tall stem. Followed by marbled evergreen leaves. A sterile cultivar from Rodney Davey, it flowers prolifically as its energy is saved for flow