Rosie Irving celebrates an easy-going shrub that gives so much for so little effort

Advice and inspiration with Nige Eaton , horticulture expert at Moss & Moor, Ilkley

Mahonia x media ‘Winter Sun’ Forgive me please because I have, in my youth, been a bit sneery about mahonias. I recognise that this was a mistake as they have an awful lot in their favour: colour at a

Liz Zorab chooses her favourite plants inspired by the skies

Brilliant pops of colour from these reliable favourites

Ellen Mary explains how these statuesque plants bring drama to the home and make delightful gifts and displays