Supercharge blooms in summer containers

Keep autumn at bay with splashes of colour and flowering perennials, says Joe Swift

Nurture existing plants and see if you can snaffle some bargains!

REAL readers' gardens!

Prepare an indoor autumn display that’s as good as your summer borders

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

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