Gardens are typically left to their own devices come winter. In the spring and summer, we tend to put in all our efforts for a bountiful crop and colorful display of flowers, but as the plants and flowers die and leaves fall from the trees, our gardens start to feel pretty dormant and, well, just a bit sad.
To try and bring some life into our backyards, gardeners typically rely on these five below tried and tested trends. But some designers think they might be a little overdone. We've spoken to those in the know to find out why, and crucially, what to try out instead to create a winter wonderland worthy of your backyard.
