Make the most of the winter garden with expert tips on care, maintenance and the plants that bring colour, scent and wildlife interest during the coldest months
“Every gardener knows that under the cloak of winter lies a miracle … a seed waiting to sprout, a bulb opening to the light, a bud straining to unfurl. And the anticipation nurtures our dream.”
Expert advice on care, maintenance and wellbeing in winter
Winter can be the perfect time to enjoy your garden and make plans for the next year. Garden expert Naomi Slade brings inspiration with her winter design tips and gardening jobs to tackle in winter.
How to create and plant a garden for the coldest season
Containers planted with a selection of foliage and flowers can brighten up a patio or balcony, giving colour and interest over the cold season.
Look after the wildlife in winter and they’ll look after your garden
By putting out additional food, gardeners can make a significant contribution to supporting wildlife over winter. It is also a great way to watch wildlife even in the smallest of gardens or balconies, often at very close quarters.
Banish the winter blues and discover an abundance of seasonal planting inspiration in our selection of gardens to visit during the colder months
The RHS is the UK’s gardening charity, helping people and plants to grow - nurturing a healthier, happier world, one person and one plant at a time.
