Flowers

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

Brighten up the season with a collection of cheerful, chirpy and colourful containers

Simple steps to keep your plot looking good

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.

Liz Zorab picks her favourite self-seeding and spreading plants for easier gardening

In your flower garden