Will raking the soil help frosts kill pests? Moving wet winter soil does it no good, damaging its structure and making it more compact and slower draining. So although you might uncover a few slugs an

Lynn Farram and the congregation of Christ Church, Norris Green, Liverpool

Stefan Buczacki

One of the top experts on pests and diseases, Pippa gardens using organic methods. Matt trained at Kew and has been gardening professionally for more than 30 years. Kirsty is Head of Gardens at Balmor

Winter’s here – the perfect time to tackle repairs and revamp spaces without breaking the bank

How can I keep my plot clear of weeds over winter so I don’t need to have a massive tidy up next spring? Planning ahead now will save you so much time in the long run. Remove any weeds now and dig ove