So alluring is the scent as it hangs in the cold air that no garden should be without a winter-flowering daphne. Charles Quest-Ritson picks the best

Editor Kim Stoddart explains how to allow plants to grow a little wilder for greater all-weather protection

The country’s Cape Floral Kingdom has incredible bloom diversity with around 9,000 species – and some make spectacular plants for our British gardens

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

Soil conditions and frost risk mean patience is essential

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