REAL readers' gardens! Putting the garden to bed ...

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

REAL readers' gardens!

A good time to visit The Old Rectory in Doynton is as dusk falls on a frosty December evening. Driving in through the gate, you’ll be cheered by the sight of two illuminated Portuguese laurel cylinder

One of our later asters here at Hillside, which is useful for maintaining a sense of expectation throughout the latter parts of the growing season. Its handsome, serrated foliage remains healthy and h

Liz Zorab lists her favourites for early winter interest and scent