Celebrate the magic of autumn colour

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

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

Tilly Ware visits Knoll Gardens in Dorset, which offers a masterclass in how to make your garden stay beautiful for longer

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

Get the lowdown on these amenable, late-blooming border beauties