Control brambles in hedges

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

Cut back, feed, water and remove reverted stems

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

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

Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks

Save seeds from the heads of grasses that may not survive the winter. Ornamental grasses such as pennisetum are marginally tender and particularly susceptible to frost damage when grown in heavy soil.