The days might be cold and grey but your outside space can still bring you joy – there are sturdy, vigorous plants that will fill it with beauty and heart-lifting colour…

York Gate, a one-acre garden near Leeds, was donated by the Spencer family in 1994 to Perennial, the charity that helps people working in horticulture and their families. While the garden was develope

Liz Zorab lists her favourites for early winter interest and scent

Add a festive floral flourish!

Brighten the dark days — and lift your spirits — with the blazing colours of dogwoods, bamboos and brambles

Mike Palmer shares his suggestions for creating sharp shapes and year-round structure in the garden