Flowers

Follow this simple advice for snipping, styling and keeping blooms fresh

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

Simple steps to keep your plot looking good

Cut back, feed, water and remove reverted stems

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

For many, August is the month to take a break from work and make the most of the summer weather. This may entail going on holiday, which might mean leaving your garden to fend for itself, or staying a