Crucial cutbacks

Autumn and winter tend to be the seasons when the structure of a garden is most appreciated. Frost picks out the shapes of evergreen shrubs and hedging, and sun pierces through a filigree of bare bran

Toby explains how plants and trees set up natural defences and outlines what we can do to help

Advice and inspiration with Nige Eaton , horticulture expert at Moss & Moor, Ilkley

Once bush roses have finished flowering, prune them by between one-third and a half. Cutting them back will reduce the risk of them being rocked in windy weather through autumn and winter, which can l

Looking after roses Cut back shrub ...

Sue Bradley rustles up some enticing ways to enable you to enjoy, and benefit from, your garden over the months ahead