Autumn and winter tend to be the seasons when the structure of a garden is most appreciated. Frost picks out the shapes of evergreen shrubs and hedging, and sun pierces through a filigree of bare bran

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Now is the perfect time to reflect on your garden, look ahead and get inspired for next year

Tidy-up time is valuable as garden debris helps soil, wildlife and next year’s growth

The grass is greener

It’s sometimes said that a good plant dies gracefully, and that a plant that looks good in death is a valuable addition to the garden through the colder months. There’s truth in this and when autumn b