In winter, foliage can be at a premium – but do you really need it? Instead, why not match nature's mood at this point in the calendar, when fallen leaves have revealed the muted colours, textures and sculptural shapes of bare branches? After all, there is plenty of opportunity over the course of the coming year for using green foliage and flowers, so before new buds appear, here are some suggestions for how to show off spring flowers with the minimum of green and the maximum of style.
Pussy Willow Salix caprea
The soft, furry catkins of pussy willow appear in early spring. Freshly cut, they are very malleable, and can also be used dried, although they will lose their suppleness.
Keep it simple
