These fab plants deserve to be in every garden

John and Jenny Brett have created an all-year garden design at St Mary’s, combining formal plant structures with colourful insect-friendly perennials, but in winter, when dusted with white and dancing with shadows, the garden shimmers

Long dismissed as garden relics, these easy-care classics are now the go-to for effortless colour and pollinator appeal

Rosie Irving explains why this easy-to-grow shrub offers beauty, berries and biodiversity all in one

Reader Caroline Crocker celebrates her chance to reclaim the family garden to create a plant lover’s paradise with a focus on climate resilience.

From chrysanthemums to rosemary, familiar garden favourites are getting new labels – and it’s not just to confuse you! Here’s what’s behind all the changes…