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

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HOW TO GET GREENER...

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

Prepare for the season ahead by sowing annual climbers, potting up tubers and pruning buddleja, roses and other shrubs

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