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

Nick Hamilton explains why getting to know your garden’s sun, soil and shade situation will better help plants thrive

A bi and Tom have a wealth of growing experience under their belts and have combined their talents to create Halecat Nursery in the Lake District. Their businesses also include Abi & Tom’s Garden Plan

Turn a shady corner into a lush, wildlife-rich woodland garden this April by working with nature

At the end of last year, the heavily tilting Cotoneaster cornubia in the shadiest corner of my garden finally slumped to the ground. There wasn’t a storm: the poor tree had simply spent too long veeri

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