Make the most of this free leafy bounty

Here’s how to re-use your spent plants and prunings to save cash and help the planet

There’s always something new to learn about gardening, so use autumn to reflect on your plot’s successes and failures. Make a note of anything you’d like to try next year – a list of plants to sow, an

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

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS

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

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