Garden notes

Who needs flowers? These leafy lovelies come into their own in the cooler months

These fuss-free, compact shrubs are guaranteed to provide colour and impact for years without growing out of control – which means less stress for you!

Create a bold look in your back garden with exotic evergreens that provide low-effort drama and bold interest all year round

A close observation of the season’s cycles and respect for ecology have been the guiding principles in the development of the garden at Highlands, in the High Weald of East Sussex

Boost colour in spring and summer with these low maintenance alternatives to annuals

Liz Zorab reveals at some of the best shrubs for warm weather days