Evergreens are the unsung heroes of garden borders. They can be versatile and resilient, adding greenery to boundaries, containers and flower beds even during the cold and dark months of winter.
this compact evergreen shrub is one of the most useful in winter, its glossy, dark green leaves forming the backdrop to the delicate fragrant flowers which emerge in late winter and early spring.
Blowing the cobwebs away on winter walks or by pottering in the garden for an hour or two after the festive season can be all the richer if you can breathe in the rich scent of fragrant shrubs.