The outdoor plants you need to protect for winter, according to gardening experts

A collection of purple and red flower pots on a wooden table in a backyard with grass.

While you might not have lots of plants blooming in winter, it's still important to make sure the ones you do have growing are properly protected.

I've asked gardening experts for the plants you should pay special attention to, from winter flowers to fresh herbs. They've also explained everything you need to do in order to make sure they carry on thriving.