Make your garden bloom this autumn

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS

September is a sweet spot for gardeners. There might not be the frenzied burst of activity you see in spring or the bold drama of midsummer in full bloom, says Martyn Cox , but there’s plenty to do before the colder months come round

There’s always something new to learn about gardening, so use autumn to reflect on your plot’s successes and failures. Make a note of anything you’d like to try next year – a list of plants to sow, an

The change of seasons from summer to autumn brings a riotous display of colour to the garden from late flowering perennials, jewel-coloured berries and leaves on the turn. If the weather is kind, whic

Mimic their natural behaviour and get them going now to flower in spring

IT’S easy to imagine the vegetable patch is winding down at this time of year – the tomatoes are ripening, courgettes are piling up, and the first leaves are beginning to yellow. But here’s something