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This striking combination of snowdrops, black ophiopogon and silvery convolvulus is just the thing for brightening up a terrace or doorstep. A terracotta pot, sprayed with metallic paint, will set off the contemporary planting scheme to perfection

CrocksPosition the container where you need winter interest, and place a layer of crocks at the bottom, then three-quarters fill it with compost.Plant the dogwood in the centre of the container, to the same depth in the new compost as it was in its previous pot. Then encircle

narcissi bulbs when planting up. SeptemberOctober - March30 minutesSkimmia IvyHeucheraEuonymusLarge potMulti-purpose compostCrocksPosition the container where you need winter interest, and place a layer of crocks at the bottom, then three-quarters fill

.Fill the container with compost, to within 5cm of the rim, firming around the plants with your fingers to squeeze out any air pockets.AdamCut the aster and the sedum back to their bases in late winter to ensure they produce fresh growth in the autumn. Leave the carex

.The pansies should last until spring if you deadhead them regularly. Replace them with pots of 'Tête-à-tête' daffodils, or, if they fade earlier, with snowdrops or crocus.More seasonal plant projectsMaking a Christmas wreath.Creating a winter display of aster

to the garden when the container is past its best - they will grow for years to comeFor extra protection against the cold, line metal containers with bubblewrap. It will help prevent compost from freezingMore winter plant projectsPlant up a snowdrop