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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