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

At a time when much of the garden sleeps, winter flowers are all the more precious for their scarcity; an irrepressible bunch, undaunted by wind, frost or even a blanket of snow. Many are small, yet t

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

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

So many new types of Japanese flowering quince are now available that they have been the subject of a four-year trial by the RHS. Charles Quest-Ritson picks his favourites

Rosie Irving explains why this resilient, wildlife-friendly plant has a place in every garden