Winter wonders

Amy McCormack, senior gardener at the National Trust’s Anglesey Abbey, on planting for winter colour and scent and protecting perennials from frost

One of the many highlights for visitors to Cliveden in Buckinghamshire has always been the 80 acres of gardens, which encompass a geometric parterre, a maze, a water garden and the famous Long Garden

With the vivid colours of autumn in mind, Arthur Soames, owner of Sheffield Park & Garden in the early 20th century, introduced many of the season’s stars to this East Sussex garden. They’re now so sp

This is prime trekking country. It’s a joy to crunch snow underfoot on a bright winter-day walk – and find a snug pub amid the handsome towns and villages. In this official Dark Sky Reserve, on cold c

For a heavenly dose of nature, head to Westonbirt. Some 18,000 trees and shrubs cover the 600-acre site, which is located three miles southwest of Tetbury. With 17 miles of paths, it’s a wonderful pla

The quiet beauty of winter sets the stage in this garden, where topiary shapes and the borrowed landscape are the main performers