The summer may be over and harvest may have passed, but for the impassioned gardeners out there, the planting never stops – there are just as many hardy plants, from trees and shrubs to more winter-resistant flowers , that are perfect for keeping your garden looking a little bit vibrant as the days begin to get shorter and colder throughout autumn . Scroll down to find out all about the very best autumn and winter flowers that thrive in the cold, to keep your garden blooming…

Why does planting throughout autumn and winter matter?

According to Isobel Spandler , garden designer and founder of Wiltshire Garden Design, this season is a "key moment" in the gardening year. "Taking advantage of the still warm soil and increased rainfall after the dry months of summer makes establishing n

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