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

Liz Zorab lists her favourites for early winter interest and scent

Looking to bring the full panoply of autumn colour into your garden? Try a deciduous shrub, says Joe Swift

One of our later asters here at Hillside, which is useful for maintaining a sense of expectation throughout the latter parts of the growing season. Its handsome, serrated foliage remains healthy and h

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…

Rosie Irving explains why this easy-to-grow shrub offers beauty, berries and biodiversity all in one