Essential garden tools

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

New season jobs to keep your outdoor space blooming for months

■ Where are you working? If autumn lawn care is your main focus, then a metal spring-tined rake is the best tool for the job. Its long, thin, pointed tines are ideal for dragging out thatch and moss f

Bringing order from chaos is fundamental to gardening, especially after the summer holidays, so get stuck in, says Joe Swift

OCTOBER IS THE PERFECT TIME TO TRIM BACK YOUR GARDEN’S HEDGE GROWTH – HERE’S HOW…

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