Heuchera and tiarella

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

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

Nicola Stocken takes a closer look at hellebores

Both indoors and out, heart-shaped plants are, well, heartwarming for gardeners

Welcome in the new year with a starry show of hellebores

There are certain types of plant that are invaluable in any garden, because of the qualities they bring to a bed or border, such as movement, focus and colour. Identifying these helpful heroes and wha