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…

Plant your bulbs now for a lovely bright start to spring

REAL readers' gardens! Putting the garden to bed ...

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

Add a festive floral flourish!

Long dismissed as garden relics, these easy-care classics are now the go-to for effortless colour and pollinator appeal