Celebrate late summer magic

Colourful coneflowers provide a rousing finale to the summer season and their prominent shapes add drama to autumn plantings, says Sue Fisher

Look to the beautiful beds and borders of Hidcote Manor to discover how to prolong the season of interest, with this advice from National Trust head gardener Lottie Allen

Try our pick of the most beautiful plants you can buy now

Plant with sunny hues to weave rhythm, softness and sparkle through your garden borders

The garden at Ballynure House in lush, green County Wicklow was originally begun by Star Mitchell. An avid gardener, she developed herbaceous borders, rock and rose gardens within the old walled garde

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