Harden off dahlias during the day

Make sure your borders look as colourful as possible by promptly deadheading this month to encourage more blooms. Annuals such as cosmos and pot marigolds can run out of steam this month if the flower

From slugs to staking, follow the expert advice to keep your plants thriving this season

Buy prepared hyacinth bulbs now to put into pots ready for flowering at Christmas. Prepared bulbs have been heat-treated to set up the bud for flowering earlier than normal. These need 10-14 weeks fro

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It’s a time of plenty as your hard work is paying back this month – but it’s not too soon to look ahead to next year

Take cuttings of your favourite salvias to make new plants for next year, in case the parent plants don’t survive the winter. Salvia cuttings are easy to root and if kept in a greenhouse or cold frame