Flowers

Looking after roses Cut back shrub ...

Harvest pumpkins and other winter squashes on a bright, sunny day and leave them in the sun for 10 days for the skin to harden further, improving their storage time. You can leave them in a sunny spot

Tidy-up time is valuable as garden debris helps soil, wildlife and next year’s growth

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

With drier springs becoming the norm, autumn is now the prime season for action in the garden

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