January is nearly always when the worst of the cold weather hits and prime time to learn how to protect plants from frost. This week the weather forecast is predicting an Arctic blast sweeping across the UK, with amber warning alerts out for most of the country, things are about to get very cold indeed and your plants need your help.
Overwintering is crucial for a happy garden over the winter months, and if you haven't already invested in the best plant covers for winter or stowed them inside you need to act. While it is possible to recover plants from frost damage the best cure is always prevention.
