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

Offering bright berries or vibrant foliage, winter is the best time to appreciate our resilient evergreens

Pruning at the end of winter ensures a number of flowering shrubs will reward with plentiful blooms in later months

The garden is quiet in January and February, but there are plenty of tasks to get on with. Some jobs are needed at this time of year while others, if carried out now, will help you for the gardening y

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

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS