Cut out and keep

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

Simple steps to keep your plot looking good

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

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

Select good garden ‘doers’ that bring interest to your plot for many months