Plants that return each year create a framework for borders

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

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

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

Stephanie Hafferty provides her pick of the more unusual perennials for tasty and nutritious meals

The dream for most garden owners is not to have a boundary at all – given a choice we would probably all prefer an unbroken ‘borrowed’ view, preferably of idyllic countryside or suitably breathtaking