Kari-Astri Davies considers the challenge of dry shade and braces herself for some winter pruning

Liz Zorab lists the eye-catching plants she hopes to add to her garden this year

Do you still feel in need of a challenge? Or have you been gardening so long that you know your plot inside out – along with what will grow in it and what will steadfastly refuse to budge – and are co

Plants that return each year create a framework for borders

There are certain types of plant that are invaluable in any garden, because of the qualities they bring to a bed or border, such as movement, focus and colour. Identifying these helpful heroes and wha

Primroses are one of the earliest flowers to appear each year. Their name is derived from the Latin phrase prima rosa, literally meaning the ‘first rose’ of the year. Our native primrose, Primula vulg