And yet, for all that, winter gardens are not empty places. Witch hazels like this bring much beauty to the winter garden without overpowering a space, says Peter Dowdall. These aren’t showstoppers, but they do bring life and beauty to the winter garden. These borrowed views can make a garden feel larger without adding a single plant. The garden isn’t demanding attention, thankfully, as the recent weather wouldn’t encourage us out into it.

Source: Irish Examiner January 26, 2026 08:38 UTC