Hale and hardy

REAL readers' gardens!

Purple punctuates the planting: here an acer, verbena and some pinky-purple crinum, or swamp lily, stand out

This spring jewel is so wonderful when it pops up in gardens, whether it is planted in borders or in areas of grass – as it is just as happy in both. The foliage will start with a slight purple tone a

Nick Hamilton explains why getting to know your garden’s sun, soil and shade situation will better help plants thrive

REAL readers' gardens! Pruning roses A plant-packed suburban ...

There are some vegetables that thrive in the cold, but unless you aspire to self-sufficiency Tom Coward recommends caution when sowing very early in the year. “It’s a mistake, although we always do it