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At a time when much of the garden sleeps, winter flowers are all the more precious for their scarcity; an irrepressible bunch, undaunted by wind, frost or even a blanket of snow. Many are small, yet t

Kari-Astri Davies considers the challenge of dry shade and braces herself for some winter pruning

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

Warm up chilly days with some sizzling blooms

Offering bright berries or vibrant foliage, winter is the best time to appreciate our resilient evergreens