Self-sufficient bulbs

Flowers that garden themselves may sound too good to be true, but Toby has high hopes for his tulips

Small changes make a difference

Thoughtful planting and creating wild areas helps wildlife

The ornamental and veg garden

Richard and Ina Steele enjoy the best of both worlds in their Worcestershire garden, as beautiful borders are combined with productive vegetable beds, says Sue Bradley

How To Create A Winter Container

There are as many options as in summer, says Ruth

Citrus Plants In Winter

Too much cold weather and they will fade, says Ruth

Winter Care Of House Plants

Think about how water, light and temperature affect your indoor plants during winter

Make a winter container

Having removed the summer bedding from my pots, what can I plant now? Can I reuse some of the loose compost at the base? Anthea Bagnall, Hornsey, London

The wheel McCoy

As another wheelbarrow is wheeled off to meet its maker, Toby reflects on his most memorable garden assistants

Let it be…

Leave some of your winter garden untouched, says Val

Perfect peonies

There are three basic types of peony and each has a great deal to offer in terms of gorgeous fragrant blooms, says Anne Swithinbank, as she reveals her top picks

Saving graces

Want to hang on to those precious harvests? Check your supplies before storing or preserving, as Bob explains

Know your onions!

Seed is cheaper but sets are much easier, says Peter

Graceful woodlanders

The elegant, dainty flowers of epimediums are one of the most useful ground-cover plants in the garden that light up awkward shady areas, says Hazel Sillver

Give your soil some love

Feed your garden’s foundation and get results, says Ruth

Pick fruit trees wisely

Now’s the time to plant fruit trees – but choose your varieties well to ensure happy harvests, says Bob

Berries that brighten

Add colour to your garden during autumn and winter with berries of various colours

Race against time

Memories of wildlife numbers make Val fear for the future

Chelsea chops away

Toby considers how the Chelsea chop helped with the success of the Chelsea Flower Show this autumn

Plant an evergreen

Evergreens can bring a welcome dose of colour and structure into your winter garden. And there are lots of options, says Camilla Phelps, as she lists some of the best

Hardwood cuttings season

Ruth explains this easy, effective method of propagation

Sowing sweet peas

Q Sweet peas are my favorite flowers, and I was delighted to receive some packets of seed for my birthday. Is it better to sow sweet peas in autumn or in spring? Connie Bedelia, Chipping Ongar, Essex

Thank you, AG readers

Peter’s pyramid is an oasis of colour at Chelsea show

Welcoming winter pots

Plant up containers now to create a cheering show, using flowers, foliage and scent, at the front door throughout winter, says Hazel Sillver

How To Add Colour In Autumn

If you want a hardworking perennial for autumn colour that thrives on neglect and provides food for insects, try planting hylotelephiums, says Louise Curley

Let's Know About Autumn Pests And Diseases

Get to grips with seasonal problems, says Ruth

Autumn Plant Recipes

It may be past summer, but you can still plant gorgeous containers to bring colour and beauty. Tamsin Hope Thomson offers three great ‘recipes’ and lots of tips

The clematis supremo

Delight to have plants blooming for Chelsea, says Peter

Plants left in the ground

A generous layer of mulch will insulate roots and tubers

Tender perennial care

It’s time to help tender varieties through winter, says Ruth

Winter moth prevention

Ruth shows you how to avoid maggoty tree fruits