John Massey’s Ashwood Nurseries has been breeding superb hellebores for the past 35 years, and they are acknowledged to be the best in the world. It all began because John was looking for winter work

The appearance of the first spring blossom is a much-anticipated seasonal landmark, capturing all the excitement and promise of this wonderful time of year. There is an overwhelming selection of sprin

Rosie Irving explains how to adds some spring sunshine to your garden with these early-flowering stalwarts

Trees to suit your space, whether it's big or small

Learn to love the dim and shadowy corners of your plot – without the harsh glare of the sun’s spotlight, you can build an environment rich in texture, gentle colour and seasonal interest

Purple punctuates the planting: here an acer, verbena and some pinky-purple crinum, or swamp lily, stand out