During the colder months of the year gardens become lower maintenance, but there are important tasks you need to carry out to protect your garden from the chill.

From 5 easy ways to prepare your lawn for winter to working out which plants need protecting from frost, there's a few things you need to do to get your garden winter ready. And it's also the ideal time to plant bulbs for the spring.

But, amidst the advice circulating online, one expert has an unusual tip: plant by moonlight. Why? Well, Luke Newnes, gardening expert and member of the Interior Squad at Hillarys, says using the moon, especially the Harvest Moon, is a great ritual event that marks the time before the frost and a perfect time to do some gardening.

So, while the soil is still a little warm, it's time to plant those

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