A vivid tapestry of green is the mainstay of any garden and retains focus during winter

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

This narrow, once-featureless garden has been transformed into a beautiful wildlife-friendly space that kicks off the year with a gorgeous show of blossom

From grasses to ferns and herbaceous perennials, these choice winter evergreens light up borders with colour and texture, says Sue Fisher

Matthew Pottage Matt is Head of Horticulture and Landscape Strategy at The Royal Parks. Anne Swithinbank A keen fruit, vegetable and house-plant grower, Anne was formerly the glasshouse supervisor at

In gardens where space is limited there are many solutions for making them look bigger – and for bringing you closer to nature