John Massey’s Ashwood Nurseries has been breeding superb hellebores for the past 35 years, and they are acknowledged to be the best in the world. It all began because John was looking for winter work

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

Planting schemes should never stand still, so let’s reassess, reshape and reinvigorate

The appearance of the first spring blossom is a much-anticipated seasonal landmark, capturing all the excitement and promise of this wonderful time of year. There is an overwhelming selection of sprin

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

In the first of a two-part series, Mike Palmer celebrates his favourite fuss-free hardy geraniums for sunny borders