Steal a march on Jack Frost

With a little thought now, you can protect your tender plants from the very worst of winter

- With DAVID DOMONEY

November has stayed surprisingly mild, yet colder nights are creeping in. In northern regions, early frosts are appearing, so now is the perfect time to prepare your garden before temperatures dip further.

GREENHOUSE GROWING

If you have space, a greenhouse is one of the most effective ways to protect plants as winter approaches. It creates a sheltered environment, softens frosts, keeps excess rain off foliage, and captures warmth on bright days so young plants, salads and half-hardy specimens keep growing. A British-made Keder Greenhouse goes further, with multilayered bubble design insulated cladding that reduces heat loss, diffuses light and withstands harsh weather, giving vulnerable plants a more stable home.

PROTECTING CONTAINERS