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With cold conditions setting in and snow even expected across some areas of the Highlands this weekend, it's about time we started thinking about protecting our garden plants. Frost, snow, wind and rain can all do some serious damage to our gardens in the winter period, so it's important to take the appropriate measures to ensure the safety of our beloved shrubs. ‌

But while native plants and trees like silver birch, holly or hawthorn have evolved to survive the bleak Scottish winter, other more fragile plants such as tender herbs like basil, parsley and coriander, as well as tropical plants and flowers, are less likely to survive. ‌

Luckily though, experts at Woodland Trust have shared three top tips for ensuring all your shrubs live well into next spr

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