Garden Ideas And Plant Recommendations For Winter

This best in winter list includes plant recommendations that provide colour and interest to your garden during the winter months.

Winter Garden Maintenance Tips:
Early Winter Checklist
Mid Winter Checklist
Late Winter Checklist

RELATED TOPIC: Best Plants For Winter Gardens

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Asarum splendens, Quicksilver Chinese Wild Ginger (Photo: Rosana Brien / My Garden Plot)

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