Our festive traditions may feel rooted in celebrations of the birth of Christ, but the trees and plants we use for decoration tell a different story

Celebrated in the loveliest of carols, holly warms hearts anew each winter, but there’s more to the spiky gem than merely Christmas cheer, writes Deborah Nicholls-Lee

Take some time out in the frantic run-up to the festive season and dive into our fun Christmas brainteasers!

Celebrate the season with garden greenery and indoor bulbs

Inspiration for a beautiful abode

RHS expert Jon Webster tells Mandy Bradshaw why this evergreen beauty shouldn’t be relegated to the winter months