A quick border round-up

Nurture existing plants and see if you can snaffle some bargains!

Mimic their natural behaviour and get them going now to flower in spring

REAL readers' gardens!

It may be September but there’s plenty of life in the garden yet!

Help them adjust to life inside and check them for pests

September is a sweet spot for gardeners. There might not be the frenzied burst of activity you see in spring or the bold drama of midsummer in full bloom, says Martyn Cox , but there’s plenty to do before the colder months come round