Prune shrubs that have already finished

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

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

A little nip and tuck now can help keep pests and disease at bay

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

I need to get a move on with all those late-season jobs!

Laurel is a common garden plant, which can take over a space if left to its own devices. If you visit a stately home, local parks or woodlands, you’ll see how dominating they can become, blocking out