We reveal the best pollinator-friendly shrubs for each season

Plenty of autumn bloomers are ideal food and shelter for those left on the wing

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

Val Bourne examines the plants that make the best platforms for these pretty insects to touch down upon

Toby explains why natural predators and late season warmth can help provide many of this year’s beleaguered plants with a second wind of growth

Vibrant blooms for end-of-season splendour