Nicola Stocken extols the virtues of a group of plants that play a vital role in the garden throughout the year

The appearance of the first spring blossom is a much-anticipated seasonal landmark, capturing all the excitement and promise of this wonderful time of year. There is an overwhelming selection of sprin

Trees to suit your space, whether it's big or small

Discover the most beautiful and beneficial trees, shrubs and ground-layer plants to cultivate your own woodland oasis – however large or small your garden

As the third-most common tree in the UK, the European ash is a much-loved part of the landscape in both town and countryside. The ash is often used as a symbol of healing, magic and life, such as in N

Planting schemes should never stand still, so let’s reassess, reshape and reinvigorate