September

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

Enjoy the hip parade

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

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE THIS MONTH WITH OUR GUIDE TO THE CHANGING SEASONS

It may be September but there’s plenty of life in the garden yet!

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