Where do I start? Winter preparation
For beginner gardeners, getting to grips with the fundamentals can seem daunting. But in this exclusive series, Alan Titchmarsh shares his wisdom to help you master the skills that really matter.
This month, Alan looks at how to get your garden ready for winter, offering lots of practical tips and advice. You’ll discover the benefits and challenges of winter preparation, plus the keys to success.
You’ll learn about:
✔ Which parts of the country are suited to specific plants
✔ Different ways to protect your plants
✔ How to protect the rest of your garden
“The secret is to understand your plants’ levels of hardiness and to ensure that all reasonable precautions are taken to see them though until spring”
After a summer that saw the highest temperatures on record in the UK, it is easy to forget that many plants in our gardens will suffer from severe cold in the coming months. Most of those that are regarded as ‘hardy’ will come though unscathed, but
