Brighten the dark days — and lift your spirits — with the blazing colours of dogwoods, bamboos and brambles

The days might be cold and grey but your outside space can still bring you joy – there are sturdy, vigorous plants that will fill it with beauty and heart-lifting colour…

WILDER WINTER GARDENS

For instant impact in a newly landscaped garden, there’s nothing quite like planting mature trees or native hedgerow plants for transformative and long-lasting results, believes Steven Desmond

Discover the varieties that shine in every season and learn how to give them the best start

Mike Palmer shares his suggestions for creating sharp shapes and year-round structure in the garden