Hellebores to the fore
With hellebores you are rewarded by the subtlest of markings, flares and speckles.
Rock stars
I'm shopping for stone; and for this rock-geek, an hour in the quarry is like a trip round Selfridges
Inspiration for a family courtyard space
This 6x5 space will have to work hard...and be a thing of beauty all year round
Snow patrol: planting ideas for deep winter interest
Planting ideas to warm the cockles in deep winter
Glow gently into that dark night
"Daydreaming" leads to dreamy night garden for lighting designer Bruce Monro
Jewels in the dirt: top tips for planting tulips
It's tulips' drama, punch and intensity you're pining for come spring
Door colours to ring your bell
Heather, aubergine, dusty grey..? The perfect front door colour is out there somewhere.
Hip to be square: grids as layout inspiration
Design tips: put a grid over your 2d plan to spot new layout ideas