Practical autumn garden maintenance advice from JPC Garden Design & Landscaping to help protect your lawn, planting and hard landscaping through winter.

Thinking about transforming your garden next year? Starting the design process during winter gives you time to properly plan the layout, materials, planting and practical details before the busiest landscaping months begin.

Even in winter, you can entertain outdoors. Combine a sunken seating area with a fire pit, or install discreet patio heaters under a pergola near your outdoor kitchen.For larger plots, a central fireplace or chiminea creates a social hub. Always factor in wind direction and materials - stone and porcelain....