What to plant and tidy in your garden this December
From stocking up on winter vegetables to protecting plants from frost, there is plenty to keep you busy in the garden this month

From stocking up on winter vegetables to protecting plants from frost, there is plenty to keep you busy in the garden this month
From frost protection for tender plants to pruning roses, your gardening planner for this month is sorted
Reds, oranges and yellows take on an almost luminous quality on cloudy days and will lift your spirits to no end
From late winter snowdrops through to May’s alliums, bulbs are a cost-effective and easy way to add interest to your garden
People often dread the end of growing season – but if you prepare correctly, lower temperatures can benefit your garden in many ways
There are still plenty of tasks to keep you busy in the garden during autumn
One of Britain’s best-known chefs, Rick Stein’s Cornish home is a place of calm – and a continuation of his family’s gardening tradition
An A to Z guide on cutting, splitting, layering and growing from seed – plus step-by-step instructions
The best time is when their leaves have fallen to the ground, as less stress is put upon the plant
The actress, comedian and mindfulness teacher on her West London garden – with a special spot for Tigger the cat
This selection of plants will put on a spectacular show
Don’t think the spotty weather can get you out of your backyard chores – make your garden look colourful for the autumn season
For a picturesque aesthetic that is tolerant of both drought and flood, go for a gravel design
Harvesting seeds in late summer is the most cost-effective way to fill your garden with flowers you love
Invite people into your garden this month to show off all that you have achieved
The garden guru has admitted he likes a neat lawn, after all. Here’s how to combine an orderly look with pollinator-friendly planting
The founder of the Princess of Wales’s go-to heritage fashion brand shares the plans she and her husband have for their Cotswolds garden
Purple-sprouting broccoli can be planted in the coming weeks and often will be ready to harvest soon after Christmas
From radishes to lettuce, this is a perfect time to sow seeds that will grow quickly and provide a harvest in the autumn
Garden looking a little lacklustre? Fear not, there’s still time to plant flowers that will bloom this season