Prune shrub roses

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

It’s a simple and effective way to grow more of your favourite flowers for free next year

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

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

Shrubs are more than your garden’s supporting players. Given the right role, and even the occasional seasonal spotlight, they can become a star turn

Tuck in these treasures now for colour early next year