Tidy up early-flowering spiraea

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

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

THE PROBLEM SOLVER

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

The garden has given me much joy this year, though it’s not been without its challenges! Especially the weather, with so little rain for long periods. But those two months of drought made little impac

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