Gardening: Making light of the long winter evenings

There are lots of ways to illuminate a garden, but care should be taken not to overdo it

You can transform your garden from dreary to cheery with well-considered outdoor lighting

As the nights draw in and winter approaches, it’s the perfect time to focus on how to make the best use of lighting in the garden.

There are lots of ways to illuminate a garden, but care should be taken not to overdo it. The aim is more for a gentle, calming lighting scheme, and less a “UFO landing in your garden” ...